A joyous atmosphere of the festive season has been shattered for 19 displaced families residing at Windhoek's Katutura Youth Complex.

A destructive fire tore through their place of residence, leaving families devastated and homes reduced to ashes.

74% of men have died in road accidents while 60% have been injured in the past three years on national roads.

This is according to the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, whose Chief Executive Officer is calling on women to play a greater role in promoting road safety.