National Road Safety Council (Namibia)

Equip your Scholar Patrol team with high-visibility reflective jackets from the National Road Safety Council and help promote safer school environments for learners.

To place your order or request additional information, please contact us via email at [email protected].

As schools reopen in June, let us reinforce the simple road safety habits that help protect children every day.

• Stop, look both ways, and listen before crossing the road
• Use zebra crossings and wait for the pedestrian signal
• Never run into the road
• Play only in safe areas such as playgrounds and sports fields

Visibility also remains a critical factor in pedestrian and cyclist safety. Children should wear bright or reflective clothing, particularly during early mornings, late afternoons, and at night, to ensure they are clearly visible to motorists.

The National Road Safety Council will continue sharing important child road safety information and practical tips throughout the month of June to support safer journeys to and from school.

For more information on how to keep school children safe on our roads, follow the National Road Safety Council on Facebook and Instagram, or visit www.nrsc.org.na

🕯️ Genocide Remembrance Day

On 28 May, we solemnly observe Genocide Remembrance Day, reflecting on the events that took place between 1904 and 1908. We remember the countless lives affected and lost, and we pay tribute to their memory. May this day continue to guide us toward compassion, unity, and a shared commitment to never forget.

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The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) hosted a 5km Walk and 10km Run on Saturday, 16 May 2026, in Windhoek, held in commemoration of the UN Global Road Safety Week under the theme “Make Walking and Cycling Safe.” The event brought together stakeholders and members of the public in a shared effort to promote road safety, encourage healthier lifestyles, and advance safer mobility for pedestrians and cyclists.

Among those who attended and actively participated in the race were NRSC Chairperson, Mrs Amalia Gawanas, Executive Director in the Ministry of Works and Transport, Mr Jonas Sheelongo, and CEO of the Automobile Association of Namibia, Mrs Hileni Tjivikua, showing strong support for the initiative and its road safety objectives.

The UN Global Road Safety Week is a biennial global advocacy campaign aimed at raising awareness of road safety challenges and promoting actions to reduce road traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries, with particular emphasis on protecting vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) successfully concluded the NRSC 5km Walk and 10km Run held on Saturday, 16 May 2026, in commemoration of the UN Global Road Safety Week under the theme, “Make Walking and Cycling Safe.” The event brought together stakeholders and members of the public in a unified demonstration of support for road safety and safer mobility for pedestrians and cyclists.

UN Global Road Safety Week is a global advocacy campaign observed every two years to raise awareness on road safety challenges and promote actions aimed at reducing road traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries worldwide. The campaign places emphasis on protecting vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, while encouraging governments, organisations, and communities to prioritise safer and more sustainable transport systems.

The initiative served as a platform to promote road safety awareness, healthy living, and active community participation, while reinforcing the importance of shared responsibility among all road users. Participants joined the walk and run in support of ongoing efforts aimed at fostering safer and more inclusive road environments across Namibia.

The launch and associated activities further strengthened national road safety advocacy by amplifying key road safety messages and encouraging responsible road use. The event also contributed to broader efforts aimed at reducing road traffic crashes, preventing fatalities and injuries, and safeguarding the wellbeing of all road users.

NRSC Hosts Official Launch of the UN Global Road Safety Week in Windhoek

Windhoek, Namibia - The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) officially launched the UN Global Road Safety Week on Friday, 15 May 2026, at Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Square in Windhoek.

The event forms part of Namibia’s continued commitment to the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, a global framework aimed at reducing road traffic deaths and injuries through strengthened policy implementation, improved infrastructure, enhanced enforcement, and sustained road user education. This national commitment aligns with the objectives of the United Nations Global Road Safety Week, which calls on countries to intensify coordinated action towards safer mobility for all road users.

This year’s campaign places strong emphasis on the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, including cyclists, who remain among the most at risk on public roads. The initiative underscores the importance of practical, people-centred interventions, strengthened public awareness, and consistent road safety behaviour in reducing road traffic crashes and saving lives.

The official launch brought together government stakeholders, road safety partners, and members of the public, reaffirming a collective commitment to improving road safety outcomes across Namibia.

A key highlight of the programme is the upcoming 10 km community walk and run scheduled for Saturday, 16 May 2026. The initiative will see participants joining in a symbolic demonstration of support for road safety, while also promoting healthy lifestyles and community engagement.

The launch and associated activities provide a platform to strengthen national road safety messaging and contribute to ongoing efforts aimed at reducing road traffic incidents and safeguarding all road users.