Road Safety

Transport Minister Urges Caution on Festive Roads

Veikko Nekundi, the Works and Transport minister, has called on road users to stay vigilant and patient this festive season. His appeal follows the reporting of over 4,000 road accidents nationwide in 2025, NewsOnOne’s Petrus Amutenya:

23 December, 2025

Namibia

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

Yango Drivers Drive Safer Roads

Yango’s partner drivers are driving safer roads by upholding professional standards and using app-based features like GPS tracking and SOS alerts. Reuben Williams, chief accounts manager for Yango, highlighted in a statement that these tools, combined with a culture of honesty and accountability, reduce reckless driving complaints, build passenger trust, and contribute to a safer ride-hailing experience nationwide.

20 November, 2025

Local

Travel smart, stay safe and plan ahead this festive season

The holiday season is almost here, and for many Namibians, that means road trips to the North, relaxing at the coast, or crossing the border for a well-deserved holiday. As we get excited about travelling, packing, and spending time with loved ones, there’s one important thing we shouldn’t forget: staying safe and prepared for the unexpected. The reality is that accidents, breakdowns, and theft can happen when we least […]

12 November, 2025

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MVA Fund rolls out ‘MVA Fund on Wheels’ to Khomas region

MVA Fund outreach. Photo: X The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has launched its mobile outreach programme, ‘MVA Fund on Wheels,’ in the Khomas Region, running through Saturday, 28 June. The initiative brings claims registration, public education on form completion, and road-safety interventions directly to underserved communities. MVA Fund spokesperson Hilaria Graig said the programme targets areas where claimants struggle to access the Fund’s eight service centres. “Many claims are […]

26 June, 2025

Namibia

Namibian Police and Walvis Bay Corridor Group strengthen road safety efforts

Executive Secretary of the National Road Safety Council, Eugene Tendekule The Namibian Police, in partnership with the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, have met with stakeholders from the transport and logistics industry to strengthen road safety and compliance across the country’s trade corridors. This engagement comes as concerns rise over increasing traffic incidents. The meeting brought together law enforcement officials and industry leaders to coordinate efforts for improved safety standards along […]

19 May, 2025

Namibia

Diversion Road Near Windhoek-Rehoboth Bridge Almost Complete

GOOD TO GO: The diversion road from the bridge between Windhoek and Rehoboth, which cracked due to rainfall on Thursday, March 20, 2025, is almost done. Traffic will be redirected to one side of the road until the diversion road is opened later Friday, 21 March 2025. Video: Wonder Guchu

21 March, 2025

Namibia

MVA Fund Warns Motorists to Stay Cautious Amid Heavy Rains

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund is urging motorists to drive with caution as heavy rains are forecast across the country. Drivers are advised to adhere to traffic laws and avoid crossing flowing rivers, even if water levels seem low. The Fund warns that moving water can lead to vehicle loss of control, engine failure, or even sweeping vehicles away. John Haufiku is the MVA Fund's Chief Corporate Affairs Manager:

6 March, 2025

Namibia

Accident On Winnie Madikizela Mandela Road Injures One

A driver and a passenger allegedly fled an accident scene around 05h00 on Saturday morning along Winnie Madikizela Road. A witness, Thomas Kasita, narrated that the he was driving behind a Nissan NP300 double cab heading south when a Chevrolet Sedan, drove in the oncoming lane, directly facing the Nissan NP300, which caused the accident. A passenger in the Nissan NP300 sustained light injuries. Kasita stated that the driver and […]

1 March, 2025