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Safety first

1 week 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 risks walking to and from school every day. In this...

Women tackle road carnage

1 month - 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 Accident (MVA) Fund and the brainchild behind the women road...

Keep kids safe on our roads

7 months ago - 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 and fatalities during the school holidays.MVA acting chief corporate affairs,...

Little souls crossing here

7 months ago - 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 journey when children are walking to and from school,” says...

Driving drunk a cause for concern

9 months ago - 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 than a hundred people lost their lives on roads over...

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Rehoboth gons oor bees op die pad

10 months ago - 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...

Many arrests for drunk driving

11 months ago - 11 January 2018 | Accidents

Almost 30 people were arrested in the Omaheke Region over the festive season for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to chief inspector David...

Dodetal op paaie styg met 275% oor dekade

11 months ago - 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...

Taking hands for road safety

1 year - 26 October 2017 | Accidents

The International Automobile Federation and Puma Energy Foundation last week launched a road safety programme for primary school learners. The foundations will support two non-governmental...

Robots slated for Western Bypass

1 year - 28 September 2017 | Accidents

A total of N$400 000 is currently being sourced to install traffic lights at the intersection of Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue and the Western Bypass as...

Paaie eis weer 'n tol

1 year - 07 September 2017 | Accidents

Yolanda NelMense wat tussen 20 en 27 Augustus vanjaar tydens motorongelukke gesterf het, het die dodetal van 445 na 496 vir die jaar laat styg....

Sterftesyfer bly klim

1 year - 31 August 2017 | Accidents

Yolanda NelMense wat tussen 20 en 27 Augustus vanjaar tydens motorongelukke gesterf het, het die dodetal vanaf 445 tot op 496 te staan gebring.Volgens die...

Shifting gears to stand sober

1 year - 03 August 2017 | Accidents

With 420 lives already lost on Namibian roads this year, a safety campaign was launched on Tuesday in an effort to minimise the amount of...

Fires claim two lives

1 year - 13 July 2017 | Accidents

Police are investigating two cases of suspected arson in the capital in which a construction worker and a 23-year old man lost their lives when...