… nt driving,” he said. “We specifically appeal to all drivers to obey traffic rules and regulations in terms of the law and avoid overtaking at blind spots, refrain from overspeeding and never drive under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.” Motor Vehicle Accident Fund …
‘Health ministry wrong about crash victims’ …as sources allege eight were hitchhikers, not patientsNamibia Minute.
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Motor Vehicle Accident Fund — reports road crash statistics and operates road safety initiatives including wellness campaigns and defensive driving training.
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- May 2026
- April 2026
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has extended its condolences to the families of the victims who died in a crash on the Arandis-Swakopmund road on Wednesday. …
MVA extends condolences after deadly coastal road crash… Hill says would like to see more safety campaigns held in conjunction with entities such as the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, the Roads Authority, the Windhoek City Police, and the police in local media. …
Biker awareness shifts gears in Windhoek… The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund says fatalities rose despite nationwide figures showing pedestrian-related crashes dropped to 265 from 277 between January and March, while injuries fell from 264 to 235. …
Cars kill 47 pedestrians in three monthsFinance minister Ericah Shafudha has re-appointed Namene Shejavali, Damien Mabengano and Magnus Nangombe to the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund board. …
Finance minister reappoints MVA Fund board members and names new appointees- March 2026
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has intensified efforts to reduce road crashes by placing greater emphasis on the health and well-being of truck drivers through its Truckers’ Wellness Campaign. …
MVA Fund targets truck driver health to improve road safety… That is what we have been doing with defensive driving.” The above are some of the sentiments shared by Rosalia Martins‑Hausiku, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund at a media day hosted by the fund recently, which taught members of the medi …
MVA pushes for defensive driving as over 1 000 pedestrian incidents reported yearly- February 2026
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund says Namibia has recorded 56 road deaths from 1 January to 15 February. …
Namibia records 56 road deaths in first six weeks of 2026- January 2026
OKAHAO – Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund) on Friday donated eight classrooms to Shaanika Nashilongo Secondary School in the Okahao constituency of the Omusati region. …
MTC, MVA Fund donate classrooms to Okahao school- October 2025
… The Ministry of Works and Transport should lead with legislation, supported by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, and the National Road Safety Council. …
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Road crash claims eleven lives; dispute over victim identities
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A minibus operated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services crashed between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing eleven people including two nurses and a driver. Sources dispute the ministry's claim that eight victims were patients, alleging they were hitchhikers picked up along the route, which has complicated identification efforts.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tuesday 5 May
Road crash claims eleven lives; dispute over victim identities
A minibus operated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services crashed between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing eleven people including two nurses and a driver. Sources dispute the ministry's claim that eight victims were patients, alleging they were hitchhikers picked up along the route, which has complicated identification efforts.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Thursday 30 April
Eight killed in coastal road crash near Arandis-Swakopmund
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund reports that a crash on the Arandis-Swakopmund road on Wednesday killed eight people and left two critically injured. The fund extended condolences to affected families and urged motorists to exercise caution during the school holiday period.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 29 April
Third annual biker awareness event held in Windhoek
The third annual biker awareness gathering in Windhoek aimed to sensitise the public about motorcycle safety. Organisers highlighted that motorcyclists are vulnerable road users and urged all riders to undergo training at accredited riding schools due to increased traffic and more powerful bikes.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 14 April
Pedestrian deaths rise despite fewer crashes in Namibia
Pedestrian fatalities in Namibia increased to 47 in the first three months of 2026 from 41 in the same period last year, according to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, even as overall pedestrian-related crashes and injuries declined. Police and transport operators cite intoxication, inattention, and poor road conditions as contributing factors, with authorities calling for targeted safety measures in high-risk regions.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 2 April
Finance minister reappoints and expands MVA Fund board
Finance minister Ericah Shafudha has re-appointed three existing board members to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund and named four new appointees, effective 1 April for a three-year term. The board oversees support for road crash victims and their dependants.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 March
MVA Fund launches wellness campaign to prevent truck driver crashes
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund is intensifying efforts to reduce road crashes through its Truckers' Wellness Campaign, which provides onsite health screenings, road safety education and compliance awareness at key transport checkpoints. The initiative addresses health-related challenges such as hypertension and fatigue that affect truck driver alertness and decision-making, with screenings planned at Rundu (23–24 March) and Gobabis (26–27 March).
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 March
MVA Fund promotes defensive driving to address pedestrian crashes
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund is pushing defensive driving training to reduce road accidents, citing data showing about 1,000 pedestrian-related incidents yearly and noting that 72% of crashes are caused by driver behaviour. The fund is launching a workplace road safety programme and calling for company partnerships and media support to combat rising road fatalities.
19 March 2026 · Informanté →
Saturday 21 February
Namibia records 56 road deaths in first six weeks
Namibia recorded 56 fatalities, 599 injuries, and 336 crashes from 1 January to 15 February, an 18% decline in deaths compared to the same period in 2025, though figures remain higher than 2024. The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund is intensifying road safety education for young and emerging drivers to influence long-term behaviour.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 27 January
MTC and MVA Fund donate eight classrooms to Okahao school
Mobile Telecommunications Limited and the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund donated eight classrooms valued at over N$2 million to Shaanika Nashilongo Secondary School in Okahao. The donation is part of the MTC Rural Schools Project, which has invested N$18 million and constructed 61 classrooms across Namibia's 14 regions.
27 January 2026 · New Era →