NABTA’s removal from Puma was instigated-Nakathingo

Martin Endjala The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association’s (NABTA) Secretary-General, Pendapala Nakathingo, has alleged that its removal from the premises of the Rhino Park Puma Energy Namibia Service Station in Windhoek was driven by hidden agendas of its rival association’s operators. Puma Rhino park was home to long-distance operators and seven-seaters operating between Windhoek and the coastal towns. The dispute between Puma and the NABTA-affiliated long-distance bus operators, over ownership of the premises, has been ongoing since 2013. A court order was issued by the High Court last year, which ruled in favour of Puma Energy Namibia, forcing the taxi…