At least eight people died on Namibian roads this long week end. According to the Windhoek City Police two people died Friday Morning around 05h00 after their vehicle was involved in an accident on the intersection of Sam Nujoma drive and Otjimuise road. In a separate incident in a collision between a minibus and a sedan 6 people died while 10 were transported to Windhoek's Katutura hospital for treatment. This fatalities bring the total to 15 for this month alone, while road fatalities since beginning January tallied to 174.

The wreck of the minibus accident between
Okahandja and Karibib which claimed the
lives of six people.
The names will be released once their
families are informed. Police investigation
into the accident continues.

an undated picture of an accident scene
on our national roads. Accidents cost the authorities
millions per annum. Most of all MV accidents
 can be prevented, but human factors
play a big role due to drink and drive, speed, overtaking
on blind spots, unroadworthy vehicles to mention a few.