The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund raised more than N$1.6 million towards the Festive Road Safety Campaign.

The campaign will begin this week on November 17th and run until January 15th.

The pledges were made by different corporate companies as a contribution to road safety and eventually a reduction of road fatalities.

Among the sponsors are the Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), Bank Windhoek, B2Gold, and Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL).

MVA Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Martins-Hausiku says the campaign has over the years significantly contributed to the reduction of road accidents; therefore, there is a need to increase visibility.

MVA spends close to N$200 million annually on the treatment and pay-outs of those involved in road accidents.

The campaign that will be launched in Swakopmund will be conducted at all roadblocks across the country.