insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Addressing Road Safety Concerns: Shaun Gariseb Advocates for Speed Humps in Katutura In the bustling neighborhoods around Katutura, Windhoek, there's a growing concern regarding road safety, particularly regarding the reckless driving habits of some motorists. Shaun Gariseb, a concerned community member, sheds light on the pressing issue and advocates for the implementation of speed humps to mitigate risks and protect residents, especially children, from potential accidents. Gariseb highlights the prevalence of high-performance vehicles, particularly GTIs, being driven at alarming speeds through residential […] todayMarch 27, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia NABTA pleads for bus drivers to stop overloading Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) Secretary General, Pendapala Nakathingo is cautioning bus drivers to refrain from the overloading of passengers, particularly during the festive season when demand is high. Nakathingo said this in an interview with Nampa on Thursday, adding that the association cautioned some buses that are overloading as they have added extra make-shift seats to make more money, which is a practice that needs to stop as […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy The deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police, Eliaser Iyambo, has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy before taking to the roads for the festive season. The City Police and the Roads Authority launched the campaign as part of the National Festive Season Road Safety Campaign to sensitise motorists about the importance of the roadworthiness of their vehicles. Several car owners brought their vehicles to the City […] todayDecember 13, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Roads Authority extends business hours to Saturdays in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund Natis Offices for the Festive Season In anticipation of the upcoming holiday season, the Roads Authority (RA) has announced the extension of its operating hours to include Saturdays in December at the Swakopmund and Walvis Bay NaTIS Centres. This strategic move is aimed at easing congestion and providing improved accessibility to the RA's services for its customers. Given the heightened demand for NaTIS services, the RA acknowledges the significance of ensuring a smooth and accessible experience […] todayDecember 13, 2023 12
insert_link Namibia Motorists urged to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy The deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police, Eliaser Iyambo, has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy before taking to the roads for the festive season. “My advice to people who want to embark on the road for the festive season is to ascertain and correct the defects on their vehicles. The prime purpose of this is just to save lives,” Iyambo said here on Tuesday […] todayDecember 12, 2023 19
insert_link Local Puma Energy Namibia wants tourists to travel safely and energised on roads Puma Energy Namibia wishes visitors travelling on Namibia’s roads to reach their destinations safely, as they are considered valued guests and important stakeholders in boosting the local tourism industry and economy. True to Namibian hospitality, the energy company wishes tourists to fully enjoy and be impressed with the country, its natural scenery, wildlife, attractions, people, cultures, and cuisine, so that they would likely return in future. It is of utmost […] todayNovember 30, 2023 28
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto official urges collaboration for festive season safety Deputy Commissioner Hermanus Neels, the Oshikoto Regional Deputy Commissioner has urged stakeholders to collaborate in efforts to reduce road accidents and combat crime during the festive season. todayNovember 27, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia NamPol prepares for festive season surge in road travel NamPol spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi hasurged road users to remain vigilant during the upcoming festive season, emphasising increased police deployment on the roads. todayNovember 23, 2023 40
