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Rehobothers staan saam teen bees in pad

2 months ago - 05 May 2019 | Accidents

Yolanda NelMet talle ongelukke wat reeds veroorsaak is weens diere op of langs die B1 tussen Rehoboth en Windhoek, staan dié dorp se gemeenskap nou saam.'n Aanlynpetisie is begin en sodra 2 500 handtekeninge ontvang...

Vorster struck by car

2 months ago - 29 April 2019 | Accidents

Windhoek • Yolanda NelAlthough in a stable condition, the Namibian cross-country cyclist Michelle Vorster is recuperating after she was struck by a car on the Western Bypass on Saturday morning.Vorster was cycling in the yellow...

Fukuseki destined for scrapyard

3 months ago - 14 April 2019 | Accidents

Swakopmund • Erwin LeuschnerWhile plans are underway to remove what is left of the Fukuseki, this development comes far later than works minister John Mutorwa had wanted.Mutorwa had set July 2018 as the deadline for...

Perd op Reho-pad raakgery

5 months ago - 17 February 2019 | Accidents

Yolanda Nel’n Perd wat Woensdag langs die pad op Rehoboth deur ’n voertuig raakgery is, is uitgesit ná daar gevind is beide sy twee voorbene is gebreek en dat hy inwendige beserings opgedoen het.’n Inskrywing...

Road accidents on slow decline

7 months ago - 17 December 2018 | Accidents

Yolanda Nel - Safety, security and law enforcement remain important, especially in this time of the year.Inspector-general of the Namibian police force, Sebastian Ndeitunga, said earlier that the Namibian police force has already launched its...

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Enjoy a drink, but then don’t drive

7 months ago - 17 December 2018 | Accidents

December is a great time to relax and unwind and attend parties, end of year functions and travel to holiday destinations. “While we Namibians love...

Safety first

7 months ago - 03 December 2018 | Accidents

The Private Sector Road Safety Forum (PSRSF) earlier this week said that the most vulnerable people on Namibian roads, are child pedestrians who face grave...

Women tackle road carnage

8 months ago - 05 November 2018 | Accidents

“There comes a time for us women to stand up, and I believe that time is now,” says Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, CEO of the Motor Vehicle...

Keep kids safe on our roads

1 year - 11 May 2018 | Accidents

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) has appealed to motorists, parents, guardians and the community at large to keep children safe from all traffic-related injuries...

Little souls crossing here

1 year - 03 May 2018 | Accidents

Yolanda Nel A campaign was launched recently in an effort to make motorists aware that a slower speed around schools is essential.“This ensures a safe...

Driving drunk a cause for concern

1 year - 22 February 2018 | Accidents

In spite of the Stand Sober campaign that was launched in the capital last year in an effort to curb driving under the influence, more...

Rehoboth gons oor bees op die pad

1 year - 01 February 2018 | Accidents

'n Inwoner van Rehoboth het genadiglik met ligte beserings ontsnap ná hy verlede week in 'n bees vasgery het wat op die pad tussen Windhoek...

Dodetal op paaie styg met...

1 year - 14 December 2017 | Accidents

Yolanda Nel Met talle padveiligheidsveldtogte wat reeds vroeër hierdie jaar bekendgestel is, staan die dodetal weens ongelukke op Namibiese paaie reeds tot 3 Desember op...

Take ownership, take responsibility

1 year - 07 December 2017 | Accidents

Yolanda NelChristmas is just weeks away, the schools are closed and social calendars are filled to the brim with year-end functions and Christmas parties.Countless road...

Uitdaging 2020: Verminder padongelukke

1 year - 23 November 2017 | Accidents

Met meer as 650 lewens wat reeds vanjaar op Namibiese paaie verloor is, is die uitdaging om teen 2020 padsterftes en ernstige beserings te halveer.“Ons...

Safer roads start with you

1 year - 16 November 2017 | Accidents

Yolanda NelWith more than 36 000 drivers randomly screened for driving while under the influence since August, a total of 288 arrests have already been...

Road deaths highest yet

1 year - 02 November 2017 | Accidents

Yolanda NelCurrent statistics show that if motorists and pedestrians don’t abide by traffic laws, we may see the highest number of road-related deaths the country...

Padsterftes bly toeneem

1 year - 26 October 2017 | Accidents

Yolanda NelDie aantal sterftes op Namibiese paaie het op 8 Oktober vanjaar op 585 gestaan – reeds 42 mense meer as verlede jaar in dieselfde...