NRSF

20/09/2026

Honouring the life and legacy of not only one but all who tragically lost their lives on Namibian roads while putting 9682 on every road user’s radar. One number. One race to save lives.

26/08/2026

🇳🇦 Happy Heroes’ Day

Today, we honour the current HEROES who make sacrifices for all Road Users and keep us safe on the roads.
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT CONTRIBUTE IN KEEPING OUR ROADS SAFE

24/08/2026

It is simple; if you drink don't drive, if you drive don't drink.

Several motorists arrested for alleged drunk driving

Staff Reporter

POLICE have recorded several cases of driving under the influence of alcohol, as well as a serious road crash in Rehoboth, Stampriet, Kalkrand and Otjiwarongo, with multiple motorists arrested and two drivers injured in a head-on collision on Friday.

According to the Namibian Police weekend crime report, in Otjiwarongo, a serious collision occurred approximately eight kilometres south of the town on the B1 road towards Okahandja.

According to the police, a Mercedes-Benz travelling north allegedly encroached into the oncoming lane while overtaking. The driver of a Toyota Hilux travelling south reportedly swerved into the oncoming lane to avoid a collision, while the Mercedes-Benz driver simultaneously attempted to return to his lane.

The two vehicles then collided head-on, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.

The 34-year-old Namibian male driver of the Mercedes-Benz sustained serious injuries, while the 38-year-old Namibian male driver of the Toyota Hilux sustained minor injuries. Both drivers were the sole occupants of their respective vehicles.

Police investigations are continuing.

In Rehoboth, a Namibian man was arrested after allegedly driving a white-and-green Beifang Benchi combination truck on the C24 road, about 40 kilometres from Rehoboth towards Klein Aub, while over the prescribed alcohol limit. A blood specimen was taken, and he is expected to appear before the Rehoboth Magistrate’s Court.

In Stampriet, a 28-year-old Namibian man was arrested after allegedly driving a beige Toyota Hilux double cab on a public road near the T-junction of the C20 road to Soetdoringlaagte.

The driver allegedly had an alcohol concentration above the prescribed limit and collided with a shop route indicator. No injuries were reported, and he was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

The breathalyser recorded a result of 1.22mg/L. He is expected to appear before the Mariental Magistrate’s Court.

Another 25-year-old Namibian man was arrested in Rehoboth after allegedly being found driving a blue Volkswagen Citi Golf on Church Street in Block A while under the influence of alcohol.

The breathalyser recorded 0.49mg/L. He is expected to appear before the Rehoboth Magistrate’s Court.

In Kalkrand, a 41-year-old Namibian man was arrested after allegedly driving a white Chevrolet goods vehicle on the C21 gravel road in front of the Kalkrand Police Station while under the influence of alcohol.

His final alcohol reading was 0.76mg/L. He is expected to appear before the Mariental Magistrate’s Court.

22/08/2026

22/08/2026

🚗 *ROAD SAFETY TIP*

When travelling today, remember: Arrive alive—there’s no rush worth risking your life.

✅ Wear your seat belt on every trip.
✅ Avoid speeding and reckless overtaking.
✅ Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
✅ Stay focused—don’t use your phone while driving.
✅ Respect pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users.

Slow down. Stay alert. Share the road. Save lives.

🛣️❤️ Alert Today -AliveTomorrow

12/08/2026

International Youth Day 2026: Real Strength Rules the Road

Globally, traffic injuries remain a leading threat to young lives, in particular young male drivers face the highest risk of all.

Often, peer pressure, overconfidence, or the desire to impress can lead to taking unnecessary chances behind the wheel. But true skill isn’t about speed, overtaking, or proving a point; it’s about having the maturity to ensure that you, your friends, and other road users get home safely.

This International Youth Day, let’s redefine what it means to be a leader on the road. Drop the bravado, buckle up, respect speed limits, and drive with responsibility.

Let's make our roads safer, together.

25/07/2026

With more than 70% of our population being reliant on walking and cycling, people centric infrastructure development is essential.

"Fewer people cycling or scooting does not make roads safer. It makes them more car-dominated, and more dangerous overall."

That's Ciarán Cannon, President of Cycling Ireland, and he isn't mincing words. Because Ireland's road safety minister just floated an idea that splits cyclists straight down the middle: mandatory helmets and hi-vis for everyone on a bike.

Minister Seán Canney was on The Last Word radio show talking about a crackdown on e-scooters. Private scooters are set to be treated like mopeds, with compulsory helmets, registration, and a ban on under-18s riding them, after what the government calls a concerning pattern of serious injuries.

Then came the line that pricked up cyclists' ears. If those scooter rules work, Canney said, "then of course we will look at helmets and hi-vis on cyclists as well." He didn't rule out registration plates for bikes either.

Now, this is a "considering," not a law. It's conditional, and it's months away from anything concrete. But you know how these things go. Once a minister says it out loud, it's on the table.

Cannon, a former government minister himself, came out swinging. He called mandatory helmet and hi-vis rules "performative policy-making that diverts attention from real risks." It's an argument a lot of us have made at the kitchen table.

"The greatest danger to people cycling or using scooters does not come from their clothing or headwear," he said. "It comes from motor traffic speed, volume and road design. Helmets do not prevent collisions. High-visibility clothing does not slow vehicles, fix junctions or address dangerous overtaking."

And there's a stat that stings. In Ireland, more than 80% of serious or fatal cycling collisions happen in daylight, on straight roads. Not in the dark. Not on some blind bend. In broad daylight, where hi-vis makes little difference and the driver simply had to look.

Australia has had mandatory helmet laws for decades, and cyclists there still argue about whether they helped or just gutted everyday riding. The UK has gone back and forth on hi-vis for years. In the States, the helmet question comes up every time someone gets hurt.

None of us are anti-helmet (well, I'm not). Most of us wouldn't dream of leaving home without one (I don't). The fight isn't about whether a helmet is smart. It's about whether the law should force it, and whether reaching for the rider's wardrobe lets everyone ignore the speeding, the close passes, and the junctions that keep getting people killed.
And whether we are keeping very casual cyclists off bicycles who are arguably at such a low risk by not wearing one.

11/07/2026

Thank you for addressing the Road Crash issue. The fact that we are unnecessarily killing people on our Roads is real. Statistically, Namibia has on average, about 7 crashes that result in injuries or fatalities, resulting in 12 injuries and 1.2 fatalities daily.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport Infrastructure and Housing has called for collective responsibility in reducing the rising accidents on the country's roads. The committee chairperson, MP George !Garab, made the call during a public hearing that deliberated the motion on road accide...

22/06/2026

Road Crashes are preventable

Multiple lives lost in weekend road crashes

Staff Reporter

SEVERAL people have died in separate road accidents across Namibia over the weekend, with crashes reported in the Omusati, //Kharas, Khomas, Hardap and Oshana regions.

According to the Namibian Police weekend crime report, the accidents claimed multiple lives, including police officers, and left several others injured.

In the //Kharas Region, two police officers died in a crash on the C-13 road between Aus and Rosh Pinah on Friday evening. Sergeant (2) Ndondji Stephanus Mandjoni, 29, and Constable Conny Petrus were killed when a police Toyota GD-6 overturned after the driver allegedly lost control. Two other passengers sustained serious injuries and were taken to Oranjemund Private Hospital.

In Okongo, a 26-year-old man, identified as Haukena Mateus Lomboleni, died on Friday morning after losing control of his Honda Fit on the Okongo–Mpungu main road near Oshalumbu village. Police said the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. He was the only occupant and died at the scene.

A separate crash in Katutura, Windhoek, claimed the life of a Suzuki sedan driver after a collision with a Range Rover on Independence Avenue near People’s Primary School. Police said the Suzuki overturned several times after being struck on the passenger side. The driver died upon arrival at Katutura State Hospital, while two adult passengers and a three-year-old child sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment.

In the Hardap Region, 58-year-old Petrus Willem Van Wyk died after losing control of his Isuzu single-cab on the D1259 gravel road between Rehoboth and Schlip. He was the only occupant of the vehicle.

Meanwhile, in Oshakati, a 30-year-old man died after a Toyota pickup crashed near Fachas Bar in Uupindi. Police said the vehicle hit a pavement before landing in a water channel, causing occupants to be thrown from the vehicle. The driver allegedly fled the scene but was later arrested about 600 metres away. Other passengers sustained moderate to serious injuries.

Police investigations into all the accidents are ongoing.

Picture for illustrative purposes only. Photo: West Coast Safety Initiative - Namibia

08/06/2026

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