Understanding Pedestrian Behaviour and Road Safety Awareness as a Strategy

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund is currently implementing a national research study titled “Understanding Pedestrian Behaviour and Road Safety Awareness as a Strategy to Minimise Pedestrian-Related Crashes in Namibia.”

 

This study forms part of the Fund’s strategic mandate to reduce the incidence and severity of road traffic crashes through evidence-based and community-informed interventions. Following a comprehensive analysis of crash data (2015–2024), the study is now entering its qualitative phase, which includes fieldwork in selected high-risk urban centres from seven regions (Khomas, Erongo, Oshana, Kavango East, Hardap, Zambezi and Otjozondjupa) which collectively account for over 83% of pedestrian-related crashes nationally.

 

In the coming weeks, you will see our research teams on the ground in these regions—engaging pedestrians, speaking with drivers, and observing high-risk areas. This is not just research; it’s a nationwide effort to understand behaviour, change risky patterns, and ultimately save lives.

 

These activities are scheduled to take place during the months of August and September 2025 and will include brief 5 to 10-minute surveys with a sample of pedestrians and drivers, observational assessments at identified high-risk pedestrian crash areas, and interviews with key stakeholders to gather insights pertinent to the study. All research activities will be carried out in accordance with established ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.

 

We believe your support will be instrumental in ensuring the success of this important study, which ultimately aims to enhance pedestrian safety, reduce road traffic injuries and avoidable fatalities in your community.

 

Should you require any further information please contact:

 

Rio Jossop Sam Simon John Haufiku
Manager Business Improvement Senior Data Analyst  Chief Corporate Affairs
061 289 7089 061-2897071 061-2897031
Rio.Jossop@mvafund.com.na Sam.Simon@mvafund.com.na John.Haufiku@mvafund.com.na

 

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Rosalia Martins-Hausiku

Chief Executive Officer


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11 October 2004

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  • Master of Philosophy in Management Coaching - University of Stellenbosch
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  • Master’s Degree in Culture, Communication & Media Studies - University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies - University of Namibia

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10 January 2004

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James Nyandoro

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01 August 2024

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Chief Legal Service


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01 May 2006

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  • Executive Development Programme - University of the Witwatersrand

Julius Haikali

Chief People Strategy and Happiness


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02 January 2014

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  •  Master’s Degree in Public Administration - University of Namibia
  •  Executive Development Programme - University of Witwatersrand
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John Haufiku

Chief Corporate Affairs

 


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03-June 2024

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Magnus Nangombe

Director


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01 October 2021

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National Diploma in Company Direction (Board Level) - Graduate Institute of Management and Technology - South Africa
Diploma in Corporate Governance for Senior Managers - Business Zone - South Africa
Diploma in Business Marketing - University of South Africa
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Namene Shejavali

Director


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Admitted Legal Practitioner - Namibia
Admitted Attorney - South Africa
Master of Laws - University of Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Laws - University of Witwatersrand

Elizabeth Kharuchas

Director


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01 October 2021

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Maastricht School of Management
Bachelor in Public Administration Hons - University of Stellenbosch
Master’s in Public Health - University of South Africa
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Director


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01 October 2021

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Master of Public Administration - University of Namibia
Bachelor of Technology in Public Management - Polytechnic of Namibia
National Diploma in Public Management - Polytechnic of Namibia

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01 October 2021

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FCNP, College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) / Stellenbosch (US), SA
Doctorate in Medicine (MD) Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas, Camaguey – Cuba

Dr Shitaleni Herman

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01 October 2021

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FCNP, College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) / Stellenbosch (US), SA
Doctorate in Medicine (MD) Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas, Camaguey – Cuba

Jantje G Daun

Vice Chairperson


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01 October 2021

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Chartered Accountant - South Africa
Post Graduate - B Compt (Hons) - University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce (B/Com) - University of Cape Town