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Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund
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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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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 →