26/10/2026
On Friday, the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) joined the Automobile Association of Namibia (AA Namibia) and other stakeholders at the Women in Road Safety Activity Day, held at Market Plein Lawn in Otjiwarongo, to promote women’s empowerment and safer roads.
The activity day focused on practical road-safety measures, crash statistics in the Otjozondjupa Region and the important role women can play in preventing road crashes. Participants also gained practical vehicle maintenance knowledge and essential road-safety skills to encourage confidence, preparedness and responsible road use.
With the festive season approaching, Women in Road Safety Forum Chairperson Tuhafeni Shilongo called on women to raise road-safety awareness and share practical safety advice within their communities, particularly as more people prepare to travel for the holidays.
She also highlighted the need for greater female participation in road-safety initiatives, emphasising that women, as drivers, passengers, pedestrians, parents and caregivers, can help promote safer behaviour, educate children and discourage dangerous practices on the roads.