WINDHOEK, Oct. 11 (xinhua) -- Namibian President Hage Geingob on Friday said the rate of motor vehicle accidents in his country were unacceptable.
Speaking to the police force of the country, Geingob said something had to be done.
"I call on the Namibian Police, in partnership with relevant stakeholders, such as the Road Safety Council and other domestic and external institutions of knowledge, to research and identify innovative methods and appropriate technologies that can be used for the purpose of reducing incidents of death and carnage on our national roads," said Geingob.
Namibia is grappling with road accidents which officials say is a major concern.
He also encouraged the police to ensure that there is appropriate training of members of the force to deal with the scourge of gender-based violence and other contact crimes, which are adversely impacting communities.
All members of the force at police stations countrywide should be able to immediately attend to reports of gender-based violence cases in their respective areas of jurisdiction, instead of solely relying on the unit specialized in gender based violence, according to the president.
