With the start of the school year, heavy traffic has become a daily occurrence as learners are dropped off and picked up from schools.

NBC's Kaisames FM has consistently run campaigns to raise awareness about road safety.

Through this initiative, motorists have become more informed about safe driving practices, such as adhering to speed limits, wearing seatbelts, and not drinking and driving.

The Okapuka Roadblock between Windhoek and Okahandja has been quiet, as most holidaymakers are yet to make their way back from their destinations.

Few cars arrived from holiday destinations, but mostly those traveling between Windhoek and Okahandja.

 As schools re-opens on Monday, next week, the Police have launched a road safety campaign in Khorixas aimed at reducing the rising number of road accidents involving learners.

The Keetmanshoop Municipality Traffic Department has issued 25 fines since the start of the festive season, compared to over 40 in the same period last year.

Traffic officials in the Zambezi Region are cautioning holidaymakers about road rage due to congestion in Katima Mulilo.

Otjozondjupa Police Commander Phillip Hidengwa has urged motorists to avoid overloading and strictly adhere to road traffic rules.

Namibia recorded 488 road fatalities between 01 January and 14 December 2025, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period last year.

3,126 crashes were recorded, a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year. However, 5,111 injuries were reported, marking a 1.8% decline.

Just over three months after a horrific incident on the road between the Hardap Dam and Mariental, which claimed 16 lives, those involved and affected by the road crash still find it difficult to come to terms.

A vehicle caught fire just a few meters from the Otjiwarongo roadblock earlier today.

According to information gathered by the NBC crew en route to a sports assignment, the vehicle burst into flames while in motion. The driver managed to escape the rapidly spreading fire and was not injured.