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Namibia: Teen hero receives lifeguard training offer after saving twins – News

Namibia: Teen hero receives lifeguard training offer after saving twins – News

Africa Links 24 with Hertta-Maria Amutenja
Published on 2026-05-23 13:01:09

A boy (16) from the Omusati region who rescued toddler twins from drowning has been offered professional lifeguard training and future employment opportunities following his actions.

Kornelius Shimwafeni recently rescued the twins from a pond at Omutundungu village after the children were allegedly thrown into the water by their mother.

Following the incident, Monarch Lifeguard announced that Shimwafeni and his family had accepted a ‘Heroic Bravery Reward Certificate’ together with a…

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