The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund says Namibia has recorded 56 road deaths from 1 January to 15 February.
This was confirmed by corporate affairs chief John Haufiku in a statement issued on Friday.
“From 1 January to 15 February, Namibia recorded 336 crashes, 599 injuries, and 56
fatalities.
“This reflects an 18% decline in fatalities compared to the same period in 2025,” he says.
Haufiku says the figures, however, remain significantly higher than those for 2024, reinforcing the need for sustained, preventative interventions.
He says this is why the fund has sharpened its focus on young and emerging drivers,
particularly students.
Haufiku says research consistently shows that early exposure to road safety education significantly influences long-term driving behaviour, decision-making, and compliance with traffic laws.
This comes after the fund engaged future drivers at the University of Namibia’s Khomasdal campus this week, focusing on early behavioural influence.
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