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Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund

Also known as: MVA Fund · MVA

Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund — provides accident compensation and maintains crash statistics for Namibian road incidents, facing delays in processing claims.

2022-09-212026-10-06
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  1. February 2026

  2. 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
  3. January 2026

  4. 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

Health Ministry to announce medical intern agreement in October

The News

The Ministry of Health and Social Services will announce an employment and placement agreement for medical interns in the first week of October, following lengthy discussions among parties involved. Minister Luvindao cited financial resources and service demand as determinants of absorption capacity and noted the ministry is coordinating with learning institutions to align student intake with demand.

27 September 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Health Ministry to announce medical intern agreement in October

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services will announce an employment and placement agreement for medical interns in the first week of October, following lengthy discussions among parties involved. Minister Luvindao cited financial resources and service demand as determinants of absorption capacity and noted the ministry is coordinating with learning institutions to align student intake with demand.

    27 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 21 September

  1. Truck crashes kill 48 Namibians by mid-September 2026

    Namibia recorded 48 deaths and 211 injuries from 112 truck-involved crashes nationwide by 16 September 2026, with Erongo and Otjozondjupa accounting for approximately 60% of fatalities. Collisions were the dominant crash type, representing about 77% of all injuries and fatalities.

    21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 31 August

  1. National Council blames system failures for Namibia's road deaths

    A National Council committee investigating Namibia's road-crash crisis found that shortages of traffic officers, weak enforcement, dangerous roads, and delayed emergency response are driving fatalities beyond reckless driving alone. Between January 19 and August 19, 1,905 crashes resulted in 3,592 casualties and 304 deaths across regions.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 21 August

  1. Onandjokwe urged to reduce trauma patient transfers

    Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been equipped with specialised medical equipment worth approximately N$4 million, including a C-Arm imaging machine and orthopaedic tools, to strengthen its capacity to handle trauma and orthopaedic cases locally. The regional health director urged the facility to treat eligible trauma patients on-site rather than transferring them to other providers.

    21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 17 August

  1. Police launch road safety operation after 279 deaths

    Namibia recorded 1,747 road traffic crashes and 279 fatalities between January 1 and August 9 this year. The Namibian Police Force has launched an Integrated Road Safety Operation running until September 10, targeting national road corridors and high-risk areas during the school holiday and Heroes' Day period, focusing on speeding, drunk driving, and reckless driving.

    17 August 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Police intensify enforcement on B1, B2 during holiday period

    Namibian Police have launched an integrated road safety operation running from 12 August to 10 September, focusing on the B1 and B2 national road corridors following 279 deaths in 1,747 road crashes between January and August 2026. The operation will deploy twenty dedicated Traffic Law Enforcement Officers and target speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, and vehicle safety violations.

    13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 7 August

  1. President gives state enterprises 24 months to deliver results

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told parastatals she will not accept long-term plans or bureaucratic delays, demanding instead tangible outcomes within 24 months and threatening personal intervention to remove obstacles to economic development.

    7 August 2026 · New Era →

  2. MVA Fund CEO discusses formation of leaders through experience

    According to Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, CEO of the MVA Fund, leaders are shaped rather than born, through faith, work ethic, and positive attitude.

    7 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. NARETU marks fifth anniversary with worker outreach programme

    The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union will celebrate its fifth anniversary on 8 August 2026 with a worker-focused outreach programme in Windhoek, offering free consultations, labour education, health awareness and financial guidance to approximately 400 workers.

    5 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 30 July

  1. National Council examines road safety after 229 fatalities in six months

    Namibia's National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing held a stakeholder engagement in Erongo Region to address rising road accidents. Motor Vehicle Accident Fund statistics show 1,333 road crashes between January and June 2026 resulted in 2,273 injuries and 229 fatalities, prompting the committee to seek recommendations for reducing traffic accidents and assessing road safety regulations and enforcement mechanisms.

    30 July 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Student nurse awaits MVA Fund compensation since 2022 accident

    A student nurse says the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has not compensated her for a road accident from October 2022, forcing her to pay her own medical bills at private hospitals. She alleges the MVA Fund failed to register her case despite police notification of her transfer to Windhoek.

    28 July 2026 · New Era →

  2. Otjozondjupa governor calls for national road safety investment on B1

    Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb has called for stronger national investment in road safety along the B1 highway, warning that the country's busiest transport corridor has become synonymous with devastating loss of life. A road safety community engagement initiative launched in Otjiwarongo will travel to multiple towns during the week, involving the directorate of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture and other stakeholders.

    28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Namibia records 229 road deaths in first six months of 2026

    Namibia recorded 229 road deaths in the first six months of 2026, with 37 lives lost in the initial period. Pedestrian fatalities in Windhoek increased 29% compared to 2025, with the Khomas region consistently recording the highest pedestrian deaths and the B1 road identified as a hotspot for accidents.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 July

  1. National Council addresses rising road accidents crisis

    George !Garab welcomed stakeholders to a National Council Standing Committee engagement on a motion concerning critical measures to combat the rising road accidents crisis in Namibia, emphasizing a shared commitment to protecting the nation's people.

    6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

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