Alina Garises

2026-03-132026-10-21

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March 2026
26 MarInformanté
TransNamib spokesperson Alina Garises said they would issue a statement after executives provide a substantial update
Source
“TransNamib spokesperson, Alina Garises, with regard to further queries on the incident, said that they would issue a statement after executives provide a substantial update on the matter.”
Train accident causes amputation of one-year-old in Omuthiya-Oshivelo train incident
25 MarInformanté
Alina Garises confirmed that no injuries were reported and damage was minimal
Source
“She confirmed that no injuries were reported, and damage to rolling stock and infrastructure was minimal.”
TransNamib investigates Swakopmund train derailment, suspects tampering
25 MarInformanté
Alina Garises reported that TransNamib train 2609 derailed while entering Swakopmund at 28 km/h
Source
“According to Alina Garises, TransNamib's Manager of Corporate Communications, TransNamib train 2609 derailed from the main track while entering Swakopmund, travelling at a speed of 28 km/h on Monday night.”
TransNamib investigates Swakopmund train derailment, suspects tampering
13 MarNew Era
Alina Garises said it is too early to share detailed information as investigations are ongoing
Source
“Contacted yesterday, TransNamib spokesperson Alina Garises said it is too early to share information.”
TransNamib probes Rovos derailment

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →