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The Namibian
… Panduleni Hamukwaya is charged with two counts in terms of the Anti-Corruption Act, a count of money laundering under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, and a charge of theft. …
Namcor accused granted bail after eight months in jailInformanté
… cation, and incitement to commit an offence of compounding. “However, the Prosecutor-General, in accordance with the provisions of Section 122(i) of Act 51 of 1977, decided to arraign our client on the following charges: Count 1, contravening Section 34 of the Anti-Corruption Act …
Hengari comes back to haunt State in N$10 million lawsuitNew Era
… These offences are all under the Anti-Corruption Act. Mujohn-Kaali, Kamwi and Songiso made an appearance yesterday in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court, where they were expected to officially tender their pleas. …
N$18.5m NDC tender fraud gets dateNew Era
… The two face three charges, including one of contravening section 34 of the Anti-Corruption Act, which deals with corruptly giving gratification. …
Hengari’s case heads to regional court .. accused ex-minister to appear in AprilThe Namibian
… Ngurare reminded members of parliament of their oversight responsibilities, referring to legislation such as the Public Procurement Act, the Anti-Corruption Act and the State Finance Act as key instruments for ensuring transparency, ethical governance and effective implementation …
Prime minister Ngurare vows tough action on non-performing contractorsThe Namibian
… Iipumbu faces charges of fraud, forgery and uttering, acquiring the proceeds of unlawful activities and conspiring to commit offences under the Anti-Corruption Act. …
Fraud suspect in N$3.9m ||Kharas council case stays in custodyNew Era
… Conradie and Damases faced three counts of contravening the Anti-Corruption Act for allegedly attempting to bribe Mark Bongers and his wife and business partner Kim Fields with a massive advertising contract from MTC, where Conradie was the board chairman. …
Corruption: Dirk Conradie convictedNew Era
… Antindi and Mundjego face three counts, including dealing with, using, holding, receiving or concealing gratification in contravention of section 45(1)(b) of the Anti-Corruption Act, money laundering and theft. …
Malima’s poisoned chalice …mother implicated in oil-rot sagaThe Namibian
… Kavango East regional police commander commissioner Andreas Haingura yesterday confirmed the arrests.He said the suspects involve a constable and a sergeant. “They are charged with contravening the Anti-Corruption Act, the possession of cannabis, and contraventions of the Tobacco …
Rundu police officers caught in smuggling webNew Era
… The accused all face multiple charges, including fraud, corruption, theft by false pretence and conspiracy in contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and the Anti-Corruption Act. …
Namcor corruption bail appeal deferredSalmaan Jacobs, former chairperson of the Public Service Commission, is expected to return to the Keetmanshoop Regional Court on 31 July for sentencing after the court postponed the matter for a fourth time, citing incomplete paperwork. Jacobs was convicted on a corruption charge last year after the state successfully appealed a 2014 not-guilty verdict.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Salmaan Jacobs, former chairperson of the Public Service Commission, is expected to return to the Keetmanshoop Regional Court on 31 July for sentencing after the court postponed the matter for a fourth time, citing incomplete paperwork. Jacobs was convicted on a corruption charge last year after the state successfully appealed a 2014 not-guilty verdict.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly unanimously approved Bryan Eiseb as director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission while lawmakers across parties warned the institution must pursue corruption without political interference and shed its reputation for allowing politically connected cases to go unpunished.
13 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Landless People's Movement MP Dawid Eigub has called on Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare to address persistent delays in government payments to contractors and service providers, noting that some contractors have waited more than six months for payment and that the situation is threatening businesses and driving up public project costs.
26 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police in Omusati Region are investigating a police officer stationed at Outapi for allegedly soliciting N$7,000 from a victim in contravention of the Anti-Corruption Act. According to the regional commander, the money has not been recovered and the suspect has not yet been arrested.
2 May 2026 · Informanté →
Semeon Nangolo Handjene and his company Oshali Fuel Centre CC have been added as accused 21 and 22 in the NAMCOR fraud and corruption case. Handjene is charged with theft, money laundering, and contravening the Anti-Corruption Act; he allegedly received N$1.2 million via his company on 21 July 2022 from Eco Trading CC, owned by fugitive Victor Malima, in connection with fraud linked to fuel storage facilities sold to NAMCOR.
29 April 2026 · Informanté →
Former Minister McAlbert Hengari's trial is scheduled for 23–27 November 2026 and 8–12 February 2027 at Katutura Magistrate's Court. He and a co-accused face charges under the Anti-Corruption Act, including allegedly offering N$220,000 to a rape accuser to withdraw her case.
25 April 2026 · Informanté →
The prosecution has amended charges against Petrus Uusiku Pandeni and Kuume Petrus Shikwaya from murder to corruption-related offences following the transfer of their trial back to Windhoek Magistrate's Court from Ondangwa, with the court finding their charges unrelated to the original proceedings. Pandeni and Shikwaya now face conspiracy to commit corruption and corruption charges, while their co-accused Matheus Angula faces corruptly using office for gratification and conspiracy to commit corruption charges, though he still faces a murder charge in Ondangwa.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Judge Nate Ndauendapo partially upheld discharge applications from Antoine Mbok and Daniel David Nghiwilepo, who were accused of defrauding the government of over N$3 million. Mbok was discharged on seven counts but faces three remaining charges including money laundering, while Nghiwilepo was discharged on multiple charges but must answer two conspiracy counts.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
A Windhoek High Court judge has dismissed multiple charges against businessman Antoine Mbok and co-accused Daniel Nghiwilepo in a trial over stolen cheques worth N$3.9 million from the Ministry of Finance. Mbok now faces four charges, his company M Finance faces five charges, and Nghiwilepo faces two charges after the judge found the state's key witness—a former finance ministry clerk—unreliable on most of the allegations.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Supreme Court has upheld a High Court order preventing those accused in the Fishrot corruption case from accessing forfeited assets, rejecting an appeal by former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo. The court found that the Anti-Corruption Commission had proper authority to conduct the investigation and that the restraint order remains valid pending the outcome of the criminal trial, which is scheduled to recommence in March 2026.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Panduleni Hamukwaya, eighth accused in an alleged Namcor fraud and corruption case, has been granted N$200,000 bail after eight months in custody, on condition he surrender his passport and report regularly to investigating officers. He is charged with fraud, money laundering, and theft relating to N$1.55 million allegedly received as gratification from an asset purchase agreement, which he claims was investment in a wildlife farming project.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Mac Albert Hengari, former Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, is claiming N$10 million in damages for what his lawyers describe as an unlawful arrest in April 2025 without a magistrate's warrant. His legal representatives argue there was no probable cause for his arrest and that the case lacks sufficient particulars for his defence, giving the State 30 days to settle before formal legal action is initiated.
24 March 2026 · Informanté →
Four individuals accused of fraud and corruption over irregularities in the awarding of N$18.5 million in tenders at the Namibia Development Corporation have been set for plea proceedings on 16, 17 and 18 September 2026. The charges include fraud, money laundering, and use of position for gratification, allegedly involving a former NDC executive who used her position to influence tender awards to relatives and friends.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
Ex-minister Mac-Albert Hengari and a co-accused have been transferred to Windhoek Regional Court to face three charges including bribery and allegedly attempting to defeat justice by offering N$222,000 to a woman to withdraw a rape case against him. Both accused are on bail with restrictions and are scheduled to appear in court on 23 April 2026.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told Parliament that government will enforce tougher oversight of contractors and service providers who fail to meet project timelines or abandon government sites. Since March 2025, Ngurare has approved the discharge or demotion of several underperforming public servants and called for closer coordination between the executive, legislature, and private sector to improve service delivery.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Titus Iipumbu was remanded in custody after appearing in Windhoek Magistrate's Court on fraud, forgery and corruption charges linked to an alleged N$3.9 million misdirected payment by the ||Kharas Regional Council to a company owned by Iipumbu in October 2024. The state argues he poses a flight risk and may interfere with investigations; his mother and co-accused Lucia Jakob were each granted N$50,000 bail.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie has been found guilty of corruption and conspiracy to commit corruption in relation to a N$60 million MTC telecommunications tender. The Windhoek High Court convicted him of attempting to bribe business figures with an advertising contract in exchange for accepting his co-accused Sara Damases as a black economic empowerment partner.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Martha Ndinelao Antindi, mother of fugitive Victor Malima, and his aunt Johanna Hambelela Mundjego were arrested and made their first court appearance in connection with the oil-rot fraud and corruption matter. They face three counts each, including dealing with gratification, money laundering, and theft, allegedly involving N$1.5 million in unlawful proceeds from Namcor that passed through companies in which they held interests.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
Two police officers from Rundu—a constable and a sergeant—were arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle money, cannabis, cigarettes, and cellphones into police holding cells. They face charges under the Anti-Corruption Act, cannabis possession, and violations of the Tobacco Products Control Act.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A bail appeal hearing for six individuals accused of defrauding Namcor of over N$400 million was postponed in the Windhoek High Court after judges found that legal representatives and the State had not filed required documents procedurally or on time. The matter was rescheduled to 12 and 13 February 2026 to allow parties five days to file proper legal documents.
15 January 2026 · New Era →