Also known as: NRSC · the new National Road Safety Council board
Organization coordinating road safety initiatives in Namibia, including dashcam deployment and enforcement efforts to reduce accidents.
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New Era
National Road Safety Council is expected to collaborate with Chinese enterprises and Roads Authority on road safety
“"We are looking forward to the collaboration between Chinese enterprises, the Roads Authority and the National Road Safety Council," he said.”
Namibia eyes Chinese technology to tackle road accidentsThe Namibian
National Road Safety Council has reviewed its national strategy in alignment with United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030
“The National Road Safety Council has reviewed its national strategy in alignment with the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030.”
Counting the Dead Won’t Fix Our RoadsWindhoek Observer
National Road Safety Council intended to handover reflective collars and ear tags for B1 corridor expansion
“At the meeting, the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) intended to handover reflective collars and ear tags to mark the expansion of the Animal Visibility project along the B1 corridor in the Khomas region, where stray cattle and other animals frequently wander onto the tarmac after dark.”
Stray animals in Khomas to get reflective gearThe Namibian
National Road Safety Council will receive two dashcams as part of procurement for additional 112 dashcams
“Of these, 50 dashcams will be installed in traffic police vehicles, 60 in ambulances, and two will be allocated to the National Road Safety Council.”
More dashcams to put brakes on recklessnessThe Namibian
National Road Safety Council has two months to execute live-streaming technology task
“The new NRSC board, which he appointed this week, has two months to execute this task as part of their probation period, Nekundi says.”
Minister Nekundi to suspend licences using weekly reckless driving footageNew Era
The National Road Safety Council spent N$33 million in the previous financial year on billboards and media campaigns
“The minister revealed that the National Road Safety Council spent N$33 million in the previous financial year on billboards and media campaigns.”
Nekundi denies plotting Ngurare’s downfallMinister Veikko Nekundi said Namibia is pursuing advanced Chinese road safety technology to reduce crashes at accident hotspots, following discussions during President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's State Visit to China. The government aims to introduce systems capable of preventing accidents at blind spots and complement existing enforcement measures such as speed cameras.
7 July 2026 · New Era →
Minister Veikko Nekundi said Namibia is pursuing advanced Chinese road safety technology to reduce crashes at accident hotspots, following discussions during President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's State Visit to China. The government aims to introduce systems capable of preventing accidents at blind spots and complement existing enforcement measures such as speed cameras.
7 July 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
Namibia's annual road deaths have remained stubbornly high over the past decade, with up to 500 families affected yearly; the rate peaked at 778 deaths in 2017, fell to 423 in 2023, rose to 511 last year, and reached 143 deaths in the first four months of 2026, placing Namibia among globally higher road death rates per capita.
20 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
Stray animals along the B1 road in Khomas will receive reflective collars and ear tags as part of the Animal Visibility Project, launched in December 2025 to reduce nighttime collisions between motorists and free-roaming livestock. The project prioritizes the high-risk stretch near Mix informal settlement and follows a pilot in Omusati and Oshana regions.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
A report launched during UN Global Road Safety Week found that more than 70% of daily travel among low-income households in Namibia depends on walking and cycling, but major gaps exist in infrastructure, funding and policies supporting pedestrians and cyclists. Namibia recorded more than 1,000 motor vehicle crashes during the first four months of 2026, resulting in 179 deaths and over 1,700 injuries.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Minister of Works and Transport has announced enhanced traffic law enforcement measures along the Western Bypass (B1 Road) in Khomas Region, including daily deployment of traffic officers at key points during peak hours to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in response to rising accidents.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
The works and transport minister says Namibia has completed a study identifying accident hotspots and is now rolling out dashboard cameras and other technology-based interventions on dangerous roads, including 112 newly procured dashcams for traffic police, ambulances, and the National Road Safety Council. The government is also piloting reflective tags and collars for livestock in three high-accident regions and assessing live-streaming systems at blind spots, while considering mandatory dashcams for taxis, buses, and trucks following public consultation.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Hilda Patricia van Nooten, a senior administrative officer at Erongo Regional Council since 2002, says her initial motivation of employment grew into genuine commitment to public service. Van Nooten emphasizes principles of integrity and transparency, and credits self-driven learning with mastering legal frameworks that ensure council operations comply with law.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has directed traffic units to submit weekly reckless driving footage starting 1 March to facilitate the suspension of drivers' licences. The move follows a festive season report showing a 14% decline in road crashes, though Khomas region recorded the highest number of incidents.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has directed the new National Road Safety Council board to install dashcams in 50 traffic police vehicles, 60 ambulances, and two council vehicles to support evidence-based reporting and deter non-compliance with traffic laws. The board was also tasked with finalizing livestream systems at road blind spots and hot spots, and assessing reflective tags for domestic animals.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi denies plotting against Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and dismissed allegations that the Animal Visibility Pilot Project—which fits domestic animals with reflective collars to reduce road accidents—was awarded to family members or represents a waste of public funds. Nekundi said the project uses existing road safety budget funds previously spent on ineffective advertising and blamed criticism on internal ruling party politics.
19 January 2026 · New Era →