The Namibian Police are increasingly concerned about the rising number of accidents since the commencement of the festive season.

nbc News anchor Ndawedwa Kalunduka spoke to Chief Inspector Rozario Coetzee, Head of Administration Division.
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The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund recorded ten fatalities since the 10th of December.

Its Senior Accident and Injury Prevention Officer, Abner Iitumba, is calling on road users to be extra cautious on the road.

The Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has raised concern over the pressure that road traffic accidents put on the health care system.

Motorists at Otjiwarongo are calling on the local municipality to fix potholes that they say are damaging their vehicles and slowing down their business. 

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.