accidents

West Coast Safety Initiative Urges Caution Ahead of Festive Travel

Road safety remains critical amid high accident and fatality rates, particularly during the festive season. And in this report compiled by our Francois Lottering, with thousands expected to travel, the West Coast Safety Initiative urges motorists to stay alert to changing road conditions:

11 December, 2025

Namibia

Oshikoto Police Investigates Two Fatal Accidents

Oshikoto Police are investigating two separate incidents of culpable homicide. Our northern correspondent Maria Namupala reports that this is after two women lost their lives in accidents over the weekend.

20 January, 2025

Namibia

Experts Warn of Holiday Risks, Including Theft and Burglary

The festive season is associated with a higher likelihood of theft and accidents. Many people leave their homes unoccupied, making them more vulnerable to criminal activity. Johannes Hesekiel from Old Mutual emphasizes the need for vigilance during the holidays.

26 November, 2024

Lifestyle

Cellphone Use Is Biggest Cause of Distracted Driving

Cellphone use by individuals operating a motor vehicle continues to be the largest contributor to distracted driving in the U.S., according to the latest Issues Brief from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). “As drivers returned to the roads following the pandemic, distracted driving surged, causing higher rates of accidents, injuries, and deaths. This high-risk behavior has worsened in the years since, having huge implications for the insurance industry and their policyholders,” stated […]

7 February, 2024

Namibia

A five per cent increase in road accidents and two per cent increase in road-related injuries were recorded nationwide

A five per cent increase in road accidents and two per cent increase in road-related injuries were recorded between 07 November 2023 and 01 January 2024, Namibian Police Force Inspector-General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, has said. Shikongo was speaking at the Oshiko roadblock in Ongwediva on Thursday, comparing road crash statistics for 2023/24 with that of the same period in 2022/23. Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova offers her view on safety.

8 January, 2024