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Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund

Also known as: MVA Fund · MVA

Government fund that records road crash data and implements safety campaigns to reduce fatalities in Namibia.

2022-09-212026-06-25
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What’s been said

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  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund says Namibia recorded 56 road deaths from 1 January to 15 February

    Source

    “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

  3. The Namibian

    Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund engaged future drivers at University of Namibia's Khomasdal campus on road safety

    Source

    “This comes after the fund engaged future drivers at the University of Namibia's Khomasdal campus this week, focusing on early behavioural influence.”

    Namibia records 56 road deaths in first six weeks of 2026
  4. January 2026

  5. New Era

    Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund) donated eight classrooms to Shaanika Nashilongo Secondary School

    Source

    “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
Society

Over 16,560 road users petition against B1 speed humps

The News

A petition with more than 16,560 signatures is calling for pedestrian bridges to replace speed humps on the B1 highway, alleging the humps cause vehicle damage and highway collisions. Social justice activist Michael Amushelelo, who is leading the campaign, has announced plans to file a class-action lawsuit against the minister of works and transport seeking financial compensation for motorists claiming vehicle damage and injuries.

Why it matters

Over 16,500-signature petition against B1 speed humps escalates into planned class-action lawsuit, reflecting sustained public anger over transport policy.

22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 22 June

  1. Over 16,560 road users petition against B1 speed humps

    A petition with more than 16,560 signatures is calling for pedestrian bridges to replace speed humps on the B1 highway, alleging the humps cause vehicle damage and highway collisions. Social justice activist Michael Amushelelo, who is leading the campaign, has announced plans to file a class-action lawsuit against the minister of works and transport seeking financial compensation for motorists claiming vehicle damage and injuries.

    22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 19 June

  1. NBL funds N$200,000 drink-driving assessment programme

    Namibia Breweries Limited, partnering with the Road Safety Forum and police Traffic Law Enforcement, has launched a N$200,000 programme running from July 2026 to January 2027 to assess and curb drink-driving across nine traffic checkpoints, with plans to conduct more than 300 breathalyser tests at each checkpoint and publish public findings quarterly.

    19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Road safety expert defends speed humps on Western Bypass

    Road safety expert Felix Tjozongoro has said public frustration with speed humps on the Western Bypass is misguided, asserting that the real crisis lies in Namibian driver behaviour. Tjozongoro dismissed claims that the speed humps are improperly placed or unlawful, and pointed out that the Western Bypass does not meet the legal definition of a freeway under Namibian law.

    17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Government plans to remove fuel premium to lower consumer costs

    Namibia's ministry of industries, mines and energy announced plans to remove the fuel premium charged to consumers for the past four years by implementing a Bulk Petroleum Import Coordination System that will allow wholesalers to coordinate imports and benefit from economies of scale, with minister Modestus Amutse saying the move will lower fuel costs while ensuring stable petroleum supply.

    17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 1 June

  1. Man dies in Zambezi region road crash; arrests made

    Police in the Zambezi region registered a culpable homicide case after Sanzila Nyambe died in a road accident on the B8 Ngoma road when his vehicle hit a cow and crashed into a mopane tree. Two other occupants were transported to hospital; separately, two men were arrested for driving without licences and with excessive alcohol content.

    1 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Prominent Namibian women leaders discuss personal growth and leadership

    An inaugural 'Inspired By Sessions' public dialogue event will bring prominent Namibian women leaders to Windhoek this Saturday to discuss personal growth and leadership, based on four main principles from the book 'The Four Agreements'. The session will be held at The Barn, Klein Windhoek, from 10h00 to 14h00 for N$300 per person.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 25 May

  1. Government plans dual carriageways on high-risk roads

    The Ministry of Works and Transport plans to construct dual-carriageway freeways across Namibia to reduce road accidents and improve transport efficiency. The government will start construction of the Usakos-Arandis dual-carriageway this year, prioritising key roads with heavy traffic volumes and accident records including Windhoek-Okahandja, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Health ministry covers funeral costs for three staff killed in ambulance crash

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services will cover funeral costs for two nurses and a driver who died in an ambulance crash on the B1 road between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja earlier this month; nine patients also died in the crash. Health minister Esperance Luvindao said the driver tried to avoid the collision but could not find a safe escape route, and assured bereaved families the government would provide counselling services.

    14 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Road deaths persist as national crisis requiring urgent attention

    The Namibian reports that 15 people died on roads during a long weekend, bringing the year-to-date toll to 170 by 3 May, with the MVA Fund recording 921 crashes, 1,467 injuries, and 143 fatalities from January to 26 April. The editorial argues road crashes constitute a persistent national crisis requiring immediate action, citing WHO data showing Namibia recorded about 423 fatalities in 2023 at a rate of 14 per 100,000 population.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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