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Anti-Corruption Commission

Also known as: ACC · Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia · Namibian Anti-Corruption Commission · ANTI-CORRUPTION Commission (Namibia)

Namibian government institution leading anti-corruption investigations and enforcement, currently led by Bryan Eiseb following Paulus Noa's 20-year tenure.

2022-10-082026-10-23
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  1. March 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Anti-Corruption Commission is referenced as having comparable leadership salary to information commissioner

    Source

    “The law requires that the commissioner's salary be comparable to that of the leadership of the Anti-Corruption Commission – reflecting the office's senior oversight role.”

    Editorial: Theofelus Should Explain Her Actions

  3. New Era

    Anti-Corruption Commission reported that N$175 200 was allegedly deposited into Ipinge's personal account between 29 June and 11 December 2021

    Source

    “According to the Anti-Corruption Commission, a total amount of N$175 200 was allegedly deposited into Ipinge's personal account during the period in question.”

    Ex-Nipam employee charged with corruption

  4. The Namibian

    Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three government officials last Friday

    Source

    “The trio was arrested last Friday by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).”

    Three Govt officials appear in court over water tank corruption in Omaheke

  5. New Era

    The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) reported that in the 2024/25 financial year 45% of cases handled involved abuse of power

    Source

    “The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) reported that, in the 2024/25 financial year, 45% of the cases handled involved abuse of power.”

    Abuse of power tops ACC list …Ngurare calls for robust anti-corruption strategie

  6. New Era

    The Anti-Corruption Commission registered 127 cases, of which 67 were investigated

    Source

    “The organisation's recently released financial report states that 127 cases were registered, of which 67 were investigated, and 50 were declined for various reasons, such as lack of substance, vague information and/or unfounded allegations.”

    Abuse of power tops ACC list …Ngurare calls for robust anti-corruption strategie

  7. The Namibian

    Anti-Corruption Commission finalised in court 12 out of 127 investigations

    Source

    “Out of 127 investigations received by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), only 12 have been finalised in court, according to its annual report for 2024/25 tabled in the National Assembly last week.”

    ACC closes 12 of 127 investigations in 2024/25

  8. Informanté

    Anti-Corruption Commission released annual report revealing most reported corruption forms: abuse of power, bribery, abuse of public resources, tender irregularities, recruitment irregularities

    Source

    “A RECENTLY released annual report of the Namibian Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has revealed that during the 2024/2025 financial year, the most reported forms of corruption relate to abuse of power, bribery, abuse of public resources, tender irregularities, and irregularities in recruitment.”

    Abuse of power, public resources and bribery tops corruption cases for 2024/25 FY

  9. Informanté

    Anti-Corruption Commission has submitted to Prosecutor-General since 2006 822 corruption cases

    Source

    “Since 2006, the ACC has submitted 822 cases to the PG for decision.”

    Abuse of power, public resources and bribery tops corruption cases for 2024/25 FY

  10. Informanté

    The Anti-Corruption Commission (Namibia) (ACC) has arrested three officials from the Directorate of Rural Water Supply

    Source

    “The ANTI-CORRUPTION Commission (Namibia) (ACC) has arrested three officials from the Directorate of Rural Water Supply within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (Namibia) in the Omaheke Region on allegations of corrupt practices relating to the requisition and distribution of community water tanks.”

    Three officials arrested over water tank diversion

  11. The Namibian

    Anti-Corruption Commission announced arrests of three officials from rural water supply directorate

    Source

    “The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Friday announced the arrests of three officials from the directorate of rural water supply within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform in the Omaheke region.”

    ACC arrests three officials over water tanks
Politics

New ACC head must rebuild public trust in anti-corruption efforts

The News

Civil society groups say Bryan Eiseb, the new head of the Anti-Corruption Commission, must transform the institution into a "real and powerful" organisation and restore public confidence in the government's commitment to fighting corruption. The commission has been criticised for failing to lead anti-corruption efforts, promote transparency, build law enforcement against corruption, and protect whistleblowers, particularly in public procurement.

19 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 October

  1. New ACC head must rebuild public trust in anti-corruption efforts

    Civil society groups say Bryan Eiseb, the new head of the Anti-Corruption Commission, must transform the institution into a "real and powerful" organisation and restore public confidence in the government's commitment to fighting corruption. The commission has been criticised for failing to lead anti-corruption efforts, promote transparency, build law enforcement against corruption, and protect whistleblowers, particularly in public procurement.

    19 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Anti-Corruption Commission needs more action in Erongo

    ACC director general Bryan Eiseb says the Anti-Corruption Commission must do more to combat corruption in the Erongo region, comments he made at a media briefing in Swakopmund.

    15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. ACC warns corruption could undermine Namibian oil sector

    The Anti-Corruption Commission has been urged to intensify efforts against corruption in Erongo, where bribery is the most commonly reported offence and dozens of cases remain unresolved. ACC director-general Bryan Eiseb warned that corruption could divert public resources from essential services and derail Namibia's hopes of benefiting from its emerging oil and gas sector.

    14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Corruption poses threat to Namibia's oil and gas potential

    An opinion piece warning that Namibia risks squandering oil and gas wealth through corruption, citing Anti-Corruption Commission director-general Bryan Eiseb's warning that weak institutions and compromised oversight could divert resource wealth from public benefit. The ACC reported an accumulated caseload of 94 corruption matters in Erongo Region, with 20 cases reported in two financial years under review.

    14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. FIC flags N$103.8bn in suspicious tax-linked transactions

    The Financial Intelligence Centre has identified transactions worth approximately N$103.84 billion linked to potential tax-related offences between 2009 and 2025, warning that Namibia's removal from the FATF grey list in June must be followed by stronger investigations, prosecutions, and recovery of criminal proceeds.

    13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 11 October

  1. RCC acting CEO blames political interference for fuel payment scandal

    The acting chief executive of the Roads Contractor Company alleges that political interference and a fellow executive caused the company to pay N$17 million for fuel that was never delivered, with payments made to a company linked to fugitive Victor Malima. The acting CEO, who was placed on forced leave, has called for a commission of inquiry to clear his name and investigate alleged lost RCC assets and questionable contracts.

    11 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Bank pursues N$2m Mercedes owned by fugitive Malima

    Bank Windhoek is seeking to seize a N$2-million Mercedes-Benz owned by Victor Malima's company Eco Trading CC, which owes the bank N$2.9 million. Malima, a fugitive wanted for his role in the Namcor corruption scandal, allegedly fled to Angola in July and has defaulted on payments since August.

    8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. ||Khomanin Traditional Authority denies illegal land sales allegations

    The ||Khomanin Traditional Authority has rejected allegations that it illegally sells land to non-members, calling the claims baseless and tribalistic. The allegations were made by the Landless ||Khomanin Traditional Community organisation, whose leader earlier accused the authority of unlawful land sales, financial mismanagement, and other misconduct.

    8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 5 October

  1. Haufiku alleges ACC director general protected person in 2016 health case

    Former health minister Bernard Haufiku questioned whether outgoing Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa protected a person implicated in alleged corruption at the Ministry of Health in the so-called 'healthrot' scandal. Haufiku, who says he submitted evidence of alleged fraudulent procurement between 2016 and 2017 nearly a decade ago, suggested Noa may have failed to act because one of those implicated had a personal connection to him.

    5 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Outgoing ACC chief cautions against expecting swift convictions

    Outgoing Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa has warned that the public should not expect the ACC to secure convictions in every corruption case, saying the law and courts must take their course. Noa ended his 20-year tenure after helping establish the ACC in 2006 and handed over to incoming director general Bryan Eiseb.

    4 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia and TotalEnergies locked in offshore oil deal negotiations

    The Namibian government and French company TotalEnergies remain in talks over the country's first major offshore oil project following the 2022 Venus discovery, with reported disagreements over licence period, international arbitration, taxation, the new petroleum law, and a stabilisation clause that would limit future legislative changes.

    4 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 2 October

  1. Anti-Corruption Commission appoints Hosea Idipo as Chief of Public Relations

    The Anti-Corruption Commission has announced the appointment of Hosea Idipo as Chief of Public Relations, effective 1 October 2026. In the role, Idipo will lead the Commission's communication and public relations function, focusing on strengthening strategic communication and public engagement.

    2 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  2. Anti-Corruption Commission appoints new public relations chief

    The Anti-Corruption Commission has appointed Hosea Idipo as chief of public relations, effective 1 October 2026. He will oversee the commission's communication and public engagement functions, including strategic communication and dissemination of information on the ACC's mandate and programmes.

    2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Speaker recuses herself from N$579m DBN debt write-off query

    National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila recused herself from presiding over questions about a N$579-million Development Bank of Namibia debt write-off, citing a conflict of interest because her husband is mentioned in the inquiry. AR leader Job Amupanda had sought to question the finance minister about the write-off and alleged preferential treatment of companies linked to businessman Onesmus Amadhila.

    30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

  1. Anti-Corruption Commission summons NAC chief for questioning

    The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey Uirab for questioning regarding procurement and governance irregularities. The ACC director general confirmed the meeting but declined to disclose details, citing confidentiality of the investigation.

    28 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 26 September

  1. ACC founding DG Noa hands over to Bryan Eiseb October

    The Anti-Corruption Commission will mark a leadership transition on 1 October when founding Director-General Paulus Noa, who has served over 20 years, hands over to newly appointed Director-General Bryan Eiseb. The ACC describes the occasion as the beginning of "a new chapter" for the institution.

    26 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. IPC demands works ministry ED recusal from Namibia Air talks

    The Independent Patriots for Change have called for Jonas Sheelongo, executive director in the ministry of works and transport, to be removed from all negotiations and planning structures involved in establishing Namibia's proposed new national airline, citing concerns about his record at Air Namibia.

    22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. ACC summons NAC chief executive for investigation into corrupt practices

    The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Namibia Airports Company CEO Bisey /Uirab as part of an investigation into alleged corrupt practices at the state-owned company. The summons seeks information and documentation relating to transactions and appointments at NAC, including the awarding of a tender for the renovation of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility and the appointment of the head of internal audit.

    22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 21 September

  1. RCC launches probe into N$30m fuel supply deal with fugitive Malima

    The state-owned Roads Contractor Company has launched an internal investigation into a N$30-million fuel supply deal linked to fugitive businessman Victor Malima, of which N$17 million's fuel was never delivered since 2023. The RCC has also paid Oshali Fuel Centre CC N$27 million for undelivered fuel, with Oshali's owner Simeon Handjene facing fraud and corruption charges related to a broader Namcor case.

    21 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 20 September

  1. RCC paid N$30m for fuel, N$17m never delivered

    The state-owned Roads Contractor Company paid N$30 million to suppliers for fuel, of which N$17 million's worth was never delivered. The deal is linked to fugitive businessman Victor Malima and involves transactions personally approved by RCC interim chief executive Dasius Nelumbu between September 2023 and July 2025.

    20 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Man accused of shooting officer seeks bail in court

    A 61-year-old man accused of shooting a police officer attached to the Anti-Corruption Commission argues in bail proceedings that detention separates him from his children, claiming the firearm discharged while he and the officer wrestled over it. The public prosecutor opposed bail, citing risk of suicide and public interest concerns.

    17 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Judge postpones decision on Fishrot prosecution block bid

    Four individuals charged in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case — including former attorney general Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi, Otneel Shuudifonya and Pius Mwatelulo — are seeking an interdict to stop the prosecutor general from continuing to prosecute them. Judge Gabriel Komboni has postponed his judgment to 3 February 2025, after hearing oral arguments in the Windhoek High Court.

    16 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ex-MTC chair Dirk Conradie fined N$200,000 for contract abuse

    High Court judge Thomas Masuku convicted Dirk Conradie of abusing his position as MTC chairperson by attempting to use a multimillion-dollar contract promise to persuade an advertising company to take a friend on as a black economic empowerment partner. Conradie was sentenced to pay a fine of N$200,000 or serve five years in prison.

    15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 14 September

  1. Namibia lost N$2.7b tax revenue to illicit financial flows

    An inaugural government assessment estimates that illicit financial flows worth roughly N$16.7 billion annually—or about 9% of GDP—passed through Namibia during 2021–2022, resulting in an estimated N$2.7 billion in lost tax revenue over the two-year period. The Ministry of Finance released the assessment to strengthen revenue collection and protect the integrity of Namibia's financial system.

    14 September 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Officials implicated in forensic reports get new government posts

    An IPC member of parliament has asked the government to disclose millions spent on external forensic investigations and explain why officials implicated in financial and governance failures continue to secure positions within public institutions. The questions highlight a pattern in which executives implicated in forensic investigations resign without disciplinary action, then secure strategic appointments at other government entities or public boards.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Minister urges government institutions to communicate with one voice

    Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has urged government institutions to communicate as a single state rather than separate ministries and agencies, emphasizing that citizens perceive the government as one entity and that government communication carries significant influence requiring authentic, verified and credible information.

    10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Zenobia Barry appointed acting FIC director from October

    The Financial Intelligence Centre has appointed Zenobia Barry as its acting director effective 1 October, following Bryan Eiseb's reassignment to director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission. Barry, currently general manager responsible for legal, policy and enforcement, brings 31 years of professional experience and expertise in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks.

    3 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Former military base cleaner arrested for soliciting bribes

    The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a former cleaner at Oluno military base and charged him with allegedly soliciting more than N$55,850 in bribes from members of the public in exchange for securing jobs.

    1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 31 August

  1. Former military base cleaner granted N$10,000 bail on corruption charges

    Claudia Hatutale, 46, a former cleaner at the Namibia Defence Force base in Ondangwa, appeared in court on seven counts of abuse of office for allegedly soliciting close to N$55,000 from members of the public between 2015 and 2017 by promising cleaner jobs at the Ministry of Defence that were never secured. Her case was postponed to 24 February 2027.

    31 August 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Former base cleaner arrested for alleged N$55 850 job scam

    The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a 46-year-old former cleaner at Oluno Military Base over allegations that she collected more than N$55 850 from job seekers by promising to secure cleaning jobs within the ministry of defence and veterans affairs between 2015–2017, with promised employment opportunities never materializing after payments were made.

    31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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