Also known as: the national rail liner · Namibia's national rail operator
State-owned rail operator managing Namibia's railway network; currently piloting hydrogen-diesel locomotives and investigating recent derailments.
A Rovos Rail train derailed near Naute, about 100 kilometres from Keetmanshoop, early Sunday morning, killing two people. TransNamib CEO Desmond Van Jaarsveld confirmed the incident and said emergency teams were dispatched immediately; an investigation into the cause is underway.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
A Rovos Rail train derailed near Naute, about 100 kilometres from Keetmanshoop, early Sunday morning, killing two people. TransNamib CEO Desmond Van Jaarsveld confirmed the incident and said emergency teams were dispatched immediately; an investigation into the cause is underway.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
The finance ministry plans to reduce subsidies and capital transfers to state-owned enterprises from N$1.3 billion in 2025/26 to N$615.7 million in 2026/27, citing fiscal consolidation and high public debt. Several SOEs including TransNamib and the Agricultural Bank of Namibia will receive no government transfers, while priority support goes to the National Housing Enterprise and Road Fund Administration.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Panduleni Itula, leader of the Independent Patriots for Change, presented evidence he says shows the president's family members hold interests across the oil and gas sector—including the president's son operating a diesel distribution business at Lüderitz port and the first gentleman serving as patron of a petroleum industry forum—and called on Parliament to reject a petroleum amendment bill that would transfer licensing authority to the Presidency.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Independent Patriots for Change has raised concerns about Namibia's railway infrastructure following a Rovos Rail passenger train derailment near Keetmanshoop on Sunday that killed two people and injured four. The party's shadow minister called for a transparent investigation, full disclosure of inspection and safety certification records, and strengthened oversight of TransNamib and rail safety authorities.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A Rovos Rail passenger train derailed near Naute, about 100km from Keetmanshoop, on Sunday morning when a bridge gave way following heavy rains in southern Namibia. Two people died in the accident, and emergency services and TransNamib teams assisted survivors.
2 March 2026 · Informanté →
A luxury Rovos Rail passenger train derailed near Keetmanshoop on Sunday morning, killing two people. TransNamib chief executive Desmond van Jaarsveld confirmed the deaths and said emergency response teams were dispatched immediately, with authorities now investigating the cause.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A Rovos Rail passenger train derailed near Keetmanshoop after a bridge gave way following heavy rains, killing two people. Emergency services attended the scene, and survivors are receiving support at a facility near Fish River Canyon while authorities investigate the cause.
1 March 2026 · Informanté →
TransNamib's Board has temporarily suspended two executives, Webster Gonzo (Executive – Human Capital) and Alynsia Platt (Executive – Properties), following a forensic investigation into property mismanagement, disposal irregularities, and statutory breaches. The suspensions are pending disciplinary proceedings.
16 February 2026 · Informanté →
TransNamib has temporarily suspended two executives—Webster Gonzo (human capital) and Alynsia Platt (properties)—following a forensic investigation into property mismanagement, disposal irregularities, and statutory breaches. The suspensions will remain in place pending disciplinary proceedings.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
TransNamib has suspended executives Webster Gonzo (human capital) and Alynsia Platt (properties) following an internal investigation into property contracts allegedly concluded without proper procurement procedures while Gonzo was acting CEO. The suspensions stem from findings in a 2022 Ernst and Young forensic audit that identified numerous irregularities in TransNamib's property management, including inadequate oversight, manipulated lease agreements, and N$700 000 in performance bonuses paid to executives while the company recorded monthly losses.
16 February 2026 · New Era →