Teenager drowns in Zambezi River
KATIMA MULILO – A 16-year-old boy drowned in the Zambezi River near the NamWater water point on Friday afternoon while swimming with other children. The incident occurred at around 17h00 on 6 November 2026. The deceased was identified as John Liyambela Mabakeñi, a Namibian national. His body was retrieved on Saturday with assistance from a... The post Teenager drowns in Zambezi River appeared first on New Era .
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KATIMA MULILO – A 16-year-old boy drowned in the Zambezi River near the NamWater water point on Friday afternoon while swimming with other children.
The incident occurred at around 17h00 on 6 November 2026.
The deceased was identified as John Liyambela Mabakeñi, a Namibian national.
His body was retrieved on Saturday with assistance from a high-tech camera provided by the owners of Build It Bhamjee.
Zambezi Police regional commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, confirmed the incident, saying the deceased’s next of kin had been informed.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with swimming in rivers, particularly among children.
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- 116 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 9, 2026
- Byline
- Albertina Nakale
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- New Era Namibia