Staff Reporter
THE Namibian Defence Force aims to become accident-free on the country’s roads, said Deputy Army Commander Brigadier General Andreas Diyeve at a motor vehicle accident awareness workshop held recently at the Lieutenant-General Dimo Hamaambo Garrison in Grootfontein.
The week-long workshop was aimed at reducing motor vehicle accidents within the NDF.
Diyeve said that transport officers and drivers must ensure proper vehicle inspections are conducted before travel and that all faults are reported and recorded.
Photos: MODVA
He urged participants to apply the knowledge gained to improve road safety in their respective units.
Topics covered included:
– Ministry of Defence orders on transport management
– NDF Administrative Policy on Motor Vehicle Accidents
– Defence Act of 2002
– General Regulations relating to the NDF
– Road Traffic and Transport Act of 1999
Participants also explored common causes of accidents, their impact on the NDF, escort procedures, defensive driving techniques, and accident prevention strategies.
They used the workshop to share experiences, identify causes of accidents, and discuss practical measures to improve road safety across NDF formations and units.
