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Alina Garises

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  1. October 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    Alina Garises said CPBN-led procurement process was cancelled by the Minister of Works and Transport in April 2025

    Source

    “"TransNamib reached financial close on the loan conditions with its lenders in 2024. However, the CPBN-led procurement process was cancelled by the Minister of Works and Transport in April 2025," said Alina Garises, TransNamib's manager of corporate communications.”

    TransNamib locomotive procurement awaits lender approval
  3. August 2026

  4. The Namibian

    TransNamib spokesperson Alina Garises told The Namibian that the last recorded train movement took place on 12 July 2024

    Source

    “TransNamib spokesperson Alina Garises told The Namibian yesterday that the last recorded train movement between Ondangwa and Oshikango took place on 12 July 2024.”

    Ondangwa-Oshikango rail goes two years without trains
  5. June 2026

  6. Informanté

    Alina Garises, TransNamib spokesperson said the company remains firmly committed to strengthening safety performance, enhancing operational systems, and ensuring safe and reliable operation of rail services across Namibia

    Source

    “"The company remains firmly committed to strengthening safety performance, enhancing operational systems, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of rail services across Namibia," Alina Garises, TransNamib spokesperson, said.”

    Train collides with vehicles at Swakopmund

  7. The Namibian

    Alina Garises confirmed the break-in incident

    Source

    “TransNamib spokesperson Alina Garises confirmed the incident on Monday.”

    Burglary at TransNamib CEO’s office investigated

  8. Informanté

    Alina Garises confirmed the break-in at TransNamib's CEO's office and executive wing

    Source

    “Alina Garises, TransNamib spokesperson, confirmed the break-in.”

    TransNamib offices broken into over weekend

  9. Informanté

    Alina Garises, TransNamib spokesperson said RSR provided specialised and independent oversight into accident factors

    Source

    “Alina Garises, TransNamib spokesperson, said that as Namibia currently does not have a dedicated Railway Safety Regulator, the RSR provided specialised and independent oversight into the operational, technical, organisational and human factors related to the occurrence.”

    TransNamib receives independent investigation report on Rovos rail accident
  10. May 2026

  11. The Namibian

    TransNamib spokesperson Alina Garises says the company is dealing with challenges affecting freight growth including infrastructure upgrades, rolling stock capacity limitations, and absent regulatory mechanisms

    Source

    “TransNamib spokesperson Alina Garises says the company is still dealing with challenges that affect the growth of freight on the northern line.”

    N$1.17b railway line facing ‘severe’ challenges

  12. Windhoek Observer

    TransNamib manager Alina Garises said independent evaluation report has been submitted to management and board

    Source

    “TransNamib manager for corporate communications Alina Garises said the independent evaluation report has already been submitted to management and the board for consideration.”

    TransNamib set to relaunch N$1.7bn tender
  13. April 2026

  14. Informanté

    Alina Garises said derailments occur due to vandalism, theft of rail materials, and unforeseen flash floods

    Source

    “Garises said that it is unfortunate that derailments occur from time to time due to vandalism of railway infrastructure, theft of rail materials, and unforeseen flash floods.”

    TransNamib says rail incidents on the decrease, close to 50 derailments recorded over past five years

  15. Informanté

    Alina Garises stated the incident happened on 31 March 2026 at 12:22

    Source

    “According to Alina Garises, the latest incident happened on 31 March 2026 at 12:22, after the pedestrian reportedly attempted to cross the railway line in a non-residential area.”

    TransNamib train involved in fatal pedestrian incident near Okahandja
Business

TransNamib locomotive purchase awaits lender approval process

The News

TransNamib's N$2.6 billion plan to acquire 15 new locomotives and remanufacture 17 existing units depends on approval from its lenders, the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the Development Bank of Namibia. The procurement will be handled by the Central Procurement Board once lender approvals are secured, after a previous procurement process was cancelled by the Minister of Works and Transport in April 2025.

14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. TransNamib locomotive purchase awaits lender approval process

    TransNamib's N$2.6 billion plan to acquire 15 new locomotives and remanufacture 17 existing units depends on approval from its lenders, the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the Development Bank of Namibia. The procurement will be handled by the Central Procurement Board once lender approvals are secured, after a previous procurement process was cancelled by the Minister of Works and Transport in April 2025.

    14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 24 August

  1. Ondangwa-Oshikango rail idle for over two years, TransNamib says

    The 57km Ondangwa-Oshikango railway line, which cost N$329 million to construct, has not operated a TransNamib train since July 2012. TransNamib attributes the suspension to reduced trade activity since the Covid-19 pandemic but says the infrastructure remains in good condition and the service has not been discontinued.

    24 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 26 June

  1. Train collides with light motor vehicle at Swakopmund level crossing

    A TransNamib train and a light motor vehicle were involved in an incident at a level crossing in Swakopmund on 26 June at approximately 00:45. All occupants were assessed and transported to the state hospital but later discharged with no visible injuries reported; an investigation is underway.

    26 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 8 June

  1. TransNamib CEO's office burgled; laptops allegedly stolen

    TransNamib opened a theft case following a weekend break-in at its chief executive's office in Windhoek and reported the incident to police. Sources claim several laptops were stolen, including devices allegedly containing information on investigations into irregularities involving some executives.

    8 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. TransNamib CEO office broken into over weekend

    TransNamib's CEO office and executive wing were broken into over the weekend. Insider sources suspect the break-in resulted in the loss of information linked to forensic investigations into alleged property management irregularities and statutory breaches at the rail operator.

    8 June 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. TransNamib receives independent rail accident investigation report

    TransNamib has received an independent investigation report from South Africa's Railway Safety Regulator into a March 2026 Rovos Rail derailment south of Keetmanshoop that killed two people, caused when rains washed away sections of track. The report findings were presented to TransNamib leadership and union representatives, but the operator has not yet shared the conclusions publicly.

    3 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 30 May

  1. TransNamib northern railway faces infrastructure challenges despite N$1.17bn investment

    TransNamib's northern railway line, which runs from Tsumeb through Ondangwa to Oshikango and received N$1.17 billion in investment, faces severe infrastructure and capacity challenges including the need for rail upgrades, limited rolling stock capacity, and regulatory gaps. The government is demanding board accountability over frequent derailments on the line.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. TransNamib executives suspended for misconduct return to work

    Two senior TransNamib Holdings executives suspended in February over allegations of property mismanagement and statutory breaches returned to work on Tuesday following a directive from the works and transport minister. Their disciplinary hearing is continuing.

    27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. TransNamib to relaunch N$1.7 billion locomotive procurement tender

    A year after cancellation over single-sourcing concerns, TransNamib will restart the process to buy 23 new locomotives for N$1.7 billion following an independent technical evaluation of manufacturers. The procurement will proceed through the Central Procurement Board of Namibia using secured development finance.

    26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. TransNamib reports 48 mainline derailments over five years

    The national rail operator TransNamib recorded 48 mainline derailments, 39 fatalities, and 45 level crossing incidents between 2020 and 2025, with an 87.5% decrease in derailments from 2021/22 to 2024/25. TransNamib attributes incidents to vandalism, theft, and flash floods, and says it uses patrols, awareness campaigns, and infrastructure investment to reduce them.

    28 April 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. TransNamib train fatally strikes pedestrian near Okahandja

    A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a TransNamib train near Okahandja on 31 March 2026, the third train incident recorded in March. The train was travelling at 52 km/h within the speed limit when the pedestrian attempted to cross the railway line in a non-residential area.

    1 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Train accident causes amputation of child in Oshivelo area

    A TransNamib train accident in the Oshivelo area on 24 March resulted in the amputation of a one-year-old's leg. An LPM parliamentarian attributed the incident to a contractor's failure to clear bushes in the area, prompting questions about compensation avenues for TransNamib-related injuries.

    26 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. TransNamib investigates suspected tampering in Swakopmund train derailment

    A TransNamib train derailed near Swakopmund on Monday night at 28 km/h, with preliminary indications suggesting possible tampering with rail equipment; no injuries were reported and damage was minimal, with re-railing expected to be completed shortly.

    25 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 13 March

  1. TransNamib launches inquiry into Rovos Rail derailment that killed two

    TransNamib is investigating a derailment of a luxury Rovos Rail train about 100km from Keetmanshoop that killed two people. A nine-member panel will conduct a departmental inquiry next week in Keetmanshoop, examining the circumstances of the incident, safety procedures, and potential maintenance lapses.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

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