Rosalia Martins-Hausiku – Windhoek Observer

15 Sep

MVA requests community involvement in outreach programme

ObserverNational NewsMotor Vehicle Accident, MVA Fund on Wheels, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund is calling on the Zambezi region's residents to participate in its weeklong outreach programme aimed at promoting road safety. The outreach initiative will take place from 16 to 21 September in various towns and villages across the region, including Bukalo, Ngoma, Masokotwane, Sangwali, Mubiza, and Kongola. MVA Fund Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku said the initiative, known as "MVA Fund on Wheels," seeks to engage underserved communities. "The MVA Fund on Wheels programme allows us to take our services directly to the people. Our team will assist communities with claims, enable residents…

Reducing the scourge of road fatalities during the festive season is crucial

ObserverNational NewsReducing the scourge of road fatalities during the festive season is crucial, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku

Martin Endjala Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, has reaffirmed the fund and its stakeholders’ commitment to ensuring that road crashes are reduced to zero during the upcoming festive season. “The importance of Festive Season Road Safety Campaign as a tool to minimise road casualties cannot be over-emphasised. In recognition of the government’s effort and commitment to fight the scourge on our roads, we pledge our commitment”. Martins-Hausiku said this during the launch of the 2023 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign on Friday at Swakopmund in the Erongo region under the theme “Do the Right Thing”.…

Men majority victims in road crashes

ObserverNational NewsErongo region, Men majority victims in road crashes, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, said crash statistics collected through MVA Fund call centre on 03 October, indicate that over the past three years between 2020 and 2022 to date, 74% males were killed, while an average of 60% were injured. She said these statistics indicate that crashes and resultant injuries, and fatalities continue to prevail although, annually at a declining rate, placing more strain on available resources in an already depressed economy. ‘’Considering what I have just narrated, the need to recognize the critical and clear role women play in pushing the…