Martin Endjala As the Easter weekend started, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) has reminded road users to be vigilant and prepared when embarking on trips to avoid loss of life on the roads. According to the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku historical data has shown that the likelihood of motor vehicle crashes occurring...
December 27, 2024
Tag: Caution
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MIT and MWT caution public against fraudulent bid invitation
The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade (MIT) and the Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) have cautioned the public and potential investors against a fraudulent bid invitation circulating on social media platforms. In a joint statement recently, the ministries said the fraudulent bid invitation purportedly invites potential investors and international bidders to apply for extensive...
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Okongo councillor urges caution after electrocution incident
Okongo Constituency Councillor Efraim Shipindo has urged residents to refrain from climbing electricity poles or transmission lines as it can cause serious injuries or even death. Shipindo’s plea follows an incident involving two young boys, aged 11 and 14, who suffered severe electrocution injuries after climbing power lines at Oshakati Shakatelenga village within the Okongo...
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Aiyambo urges caution as robbers target cars at traffic lights
OSHAKATI: The police in the Oshana Region have urged drivers to stay vigilant and help prevent ambushes by robbers at traffic lights. The Namibian Police Force’s Community Affairs Officer for Oshana, Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, told Nampa that during D… The post Aiyambo urges caution as robbers target cars at traffic lights appeared first on Namibia...
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U.S. citizens urged to exercise caution amid rising global tensions – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East and other global hotspots, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide caution alert last Thursday, advising U.S. citizens abroad to exercise increased caution. The alert, triggered by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, cited the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens...
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US issues Worldwide Caution alert for citizens overseas
The United States has warned its citizens overseas to be extra cautious in light of increased tensions around the world. The US Department of State issued a rare Worldwide Caution alert on Thursday, citing the risk of attacks against Americans. As Sally Patterson reports from New York, this comes following protests across several countries in...
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CAUTION – Informanté
CAUTION: The Swakopmund Municipality has issued a warning to its residents, especially road users, to be aware of the powerful winds experienced in the coastal towns. According to the municipality, a strong south to south-westerly wind blew at a speed of 36 kilometres per hour (km/h) on Monday afternoon. This significantly reduced visibility on the...
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Swakopmund residents urged to take caution as blaze leaves 38 people homeless
By Adolf Kaure. Thirty-eight Swakopmund residents have been left homeless after a fire burnt down 14 shacks in the coastal town’s Mondesa township on Tuesday morning. According to the Swakopmund mayor, Her Worship Dina Namubes, extreme windy conditions known as eastwind weather may have been the contributing factor to the fire. “Swakopmund is experiencing harsh...
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Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution on Coastal Route Amidst Strong Winds; Head-on Collision Highlights Perils of Reduced Visibility
By Elezo Libanda ARANDIS, July 11 – Motorists travelling to and from the coastal towns have been issued a warning to exercise caution or consider delaying their journeys until visibility improves. The area surrounding Swakopmund and Arandis has been experiencing strong winds, which have resulted in hazardous driving conditions. This morning alone, two major accidents...