Also known as: ACC · Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia · Namibian Anti-Corruption Commission · ANTI-CORRUPTION Commission (Namibia)
Anti-Corruption Commission — government agency investigating corruption cases and developing national anti-corruption strategy, with director-general tenure ending June 2026.
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New Era
Anti-Corruption Commission is alleged to have obtained evidence illegally
“That application before Judge Shafimana Ueitele seeks to restrain and order the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the prosecutor general from continuing to prosecute them based on evidence they allege was obtained illegally by the commission.”
Fishrot trial starts in MarchThe Namibian
Anti-Corruption Commission is questioned as unlikely to investigate the money supply chain for wooden utensil sales
“Which tate is banking? Is it one of our own comrades doing a side hustle? Are we looking at a politician with a quiet export deal in ombani sticks? Imagine the real story. But who would dare investigate? The ombudsman? The Anti-Corruption Commission? Please.”
The Kierie Cartel Nobody SeesThe Namibian
Anti-Corruption Commission lacks universal, public, audited disclosure regime for public functionaries
“The ACC Act authorises asset declarations but Namibia has no universal, public, audited disclosure regime for public functionaries such as SOE boards, or technocrats managing billion-dollar concessions.”
Cleaning With a Broken Broom: The ACC in an Age of ‘Rot’The Namibian
Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating allegations around a medical procurement tender
“The Fishrot scandal, the Namcor case, and allegations around a medical procurement tender – now under ACC investigation – share a common thread: Individuals allegedly enjoying wealth far beyond their legitimate earnings.”
Lifestyle Auditsa Vital Weapon Against CorruptionThe Namibian
Anti-Corruption Commission says former Namcor executives remain implicated in N$400m corruption case despite no direct payments traced
“The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says former Namcor executives remain implicated in the N$400-million corruption case, despite no direct payments being traced to their personal accounts.”
ACC says Mulunga, Hamukwaya still linked to N$400m Namcor graft despite no direct paymentsThe Namibian
Anti-Corruption Commission is involved in corruption saga involving Namcor and Enercon
“It is even worse with the ACC-Namcor-Enercon corruption saga.”
The Honourable Court of the Comment SectionsThe Namibian
ACC director general Paulus Noa said the ACC is not offering a reward for information leading to Malima's arrest
“ACC director general Paulus Noa yesterday said although Malima has escaped, the ACC is not offering a reward for information leading to his arrest.”
Fuel tycoon, 34, at centre of N$380m Namcor scandalThe Namibian
Anti-Corruption Commission issued a warrant for arrest and border alert for Victor Malima
“ACC spokesperson Josefina Nghituwamhata told Desert FM on Monday that the commission has issued a warrant of arrest and put Malima's name on a border alert due to rumours about him fleeing the country.”
ACC on the hunt for fugitive businessman Victor Malima in N$480-million Namcor corruption scandalThe Namibian
Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Mulunga, Hamukwaya, Willemse, and others
“8-9 July 2025 – The ACC arrests Mulunga, Hamukwaya, Willemse, and others (including Peter and Malakia Elindi).”
Namcor’s long fuse: From fuel deals to jail cellsThe Namibian
Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed Cedric Willemse discharged from hospital Saturday after admission Friday
“Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) spokesperson Josefina Nghituwamata has confirmed that Cornelius 'Cedric' Willemse was discharged from hospital on Saturday after being admitted for an undisclosed health condition on Friday.”
Namcor case accused Cedric Willemse back to holding cells after discharge from hospitalThe Roads Authority paid private lawyers more than N$2.6 million to discipline and fire two executives accused of inflating a vehicle procurement tender. Labour experts say the expense demonstrates how parastatals squander public money.
Roads Authority's N$2.6 million legal bill for firing two executives exemplifies parastatal waste of public funds, a key accountability issue.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority paid private lawyers more than N$2.6 million to discipline and fire two executives accused of inflating a vehicle procurement tender. Labour experts say the expense demonstrates how parastatals squander public money.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
With Anti-Corruption Commission Director-General Paulus Noa's tenure ending this month after leading the agency since its 2006 inception, voices including former parliament member Hidipo Hamata are calling for new leadership and endorsing candidates like legal practitioner Norman Tjombe. Affirmative Repositioning MP Job Amupanda confirmed his party is engaging government to ensure the ACC director-general and deputy director-general positions are advertised before their June/July expiry.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An anonymous complaint submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission has alleged corruption, nepotism, favouritism and governance irregularities at the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board under former CEO Nangula Uaandja between 2021 and 2025. The allegations, which have not been independently verified, include claims of recruitment irregularities, including the appointment of Tinus Fourie to positions without public advertisement or interview.
2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Two senior TransNamib Holdings executives suspended in February over allegations of property mismanagement and statutory breaches returned to work on Tuesday following a directive from the works and transport minister. Their disciplinary hearing is continuing.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Paulus Noa, director general of the ACC, has cautioned that public officials attending workshops and training programmes unrelated to their duties signals growing corruption.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Phil ya Nangoloh, founder of NamRights Incorporated, has called for an investigation into alleged administrative irregularities and governance failures at the Uukwambi Traditional Authority, arguing they undermine administrative justice and constitutional rights and may create conditions for corruption.
15 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A former owner of Lifeline Body Workshop and Car Sales has been arrested in connection with an alleged N$179,508 corruption scheme involving repairs for the Namibian Defence Force.
15 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Former vehicle workshop owner Tweulongelwa Ndeiluka was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly defrauding the Namibian Defence Force of over N$179 000 through false quotations and unpaid repair work between November 2019 and February 2020. He was granted bail of N$10 000 and has been charged under the Anti-Corruption Act with using office or position for gratification, with fraud as an alternative charge.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a 46-year-old former owner of Lifeline Body Workshop in connection with an alleged scheme between November 2019 and February 2020 in which fraudulent payments totaling approximately N$179,508.91 were made to his company for vehicle repairs never rendered and inflated quotations, allegedly in collusion with NDF members.
13 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Anti-Corruption Commission's Deputy Director-General Erna van der Merwe called public resource mismanagement "a cancer that eats away at the moral fabric of society" while delivering remarks at a consultative workshop in Omusati Region. The workshop aimed to gather stakeholder input for the development of the 3rd National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan for 2026–2030.
10 May 2026 · Informanté →
A police investigator attached to the Anti-Corruption Commission was shot in the abdomen on Friday during an attempted arrest of a 61-year-old suspect in a 2024 corruption case at Oshakati. The suspect allegedly drew a firearm during arrest and a struggle ensued; the officer was hospitalised and the suspect was arrested and faces charges including attempted murder and firearm offences.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek resident submitted a 161-page dossier to the Security Commission in April 2025 requesting President Nandi-Ndaitwah remove inspector general Joseph Shikongo from office, alleging corruption, criminal interference, intimidation and abuse of state institutions. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed major general Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general, though the president did not publicly state reasons for the suspension.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At an Anti-Corruption Commission consultative meeting in Erongo, regional leaders said corruption is slowing development and weakening public trust. An evaluation of the current anti-corruption strategy showed a 71% implementation rate, with Namibia's corruption perception index score remaining at 49 for four years, below the target of 65.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
The Supreme Court found that former prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila acted lawfully under the Public Service Act when she blocked the appointment of Phelem Masule as the Anti-Corruption Commission's chief of investigations and prosecutions in July 2020. Although the court found the High Court erred in setting aside her decision, it dismissed the government's appeal after determining the appellants failed to rely on the correct section of the Act in their appeal.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial in The Namibian questions the pace of the Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into corruption allegations at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, citing files provided by former health minister Bernard Haufiku in 2020 and warning that prolonged delays undermine accountability and discourage witnesses.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has uncovered suspected fraud within Namibia's pharmaceutical supply chain, including alleged manipulation of stock records and diversion of medicines at the Central Medical Stores, contributing to shortages of critical medicines and suspension of elective surgeries at some hospitals. The editorial argues that while the ministry's investigation and reassignment of implicated staff are necessary first steps, thorough investigation, accountability and structural reform are essential to address systemic weaknesses and restore public confidence.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission announced the arrest of Heita Vilho, a suspended NDF member, for a corruption scheme involving fraudulent payments to a civilian company for vehicle repairs that were never carried out between November 2019 and February 2020, resulting in a financial loss of approximately N$179,508.91 to the NDF. Vilho appeared in court and was granted N$10,000 bail, with his matter remanded to June 2026 for plea.
24 April 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for open dialogue in Namibia's fishing industry as unions warn the sector is in crisis, with workers facing job insecurity, poor conditions, and limited benefits. The three-day consultation at Walvis Bay includes presentations from unions and employers, with government officials to discuss fish stocks, employment practices, and quota allocation reforms.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-corruption Commission is investigating multiple cases of theft and fraud within the Ministry of Health and Social Services, which also launched its own internal investigation after discovering alleged stock manipulation and diversion of pharmaceutical supplies within the Central Medical Stores. The ministry has reassigned implicated staff members pending investigation outcomes.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Twenty accused persons including former Namcor executives and businessmen appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court and pleaded not guilty to fraud, corruption, and money laundering charges ranging from one to 75 counts. The matter was postponed to 28 October 2026 pending the Prosecutor General's decision on whether to proceed to trial; the accused were arrested in July 2025 following allegations they defrauded Namcor of over N$400 million.
21 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority board has denied sabotaging or delaying approval of an application by Eagle Aviation Academy director Norman Pule to establish an aerodrome firefighting and aviation training institution. Pule alleges NCAA executive director Toska Sem is orchestrating delays as revenge for his past role as a whistleblower at Namibia Airports Company, where Sem was previously found guilty of serious misconduct; Sem denies the allegations and says the certification process involves five phases normally taking 180 days.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority reported a break-in at its Windhoek head office over the weekend, with seven laptops stolen from the procurement section on the fourth floor. The thieves allegedly entered via balcony rails and also attempted to break into offices on the fifth floor; a theft case has been reported and investigations are ongoing.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis of lifestyle audits—investigative tools that compare public officials' known income with observable wealth to detect illicit enrichment—argues they can deter corruption but risk infringing on privacy rights and reversing the burden of proof under the Namibian Constitution. The authors contend that for lifestyle audits to be constitutionally compliant, they require clear legal frameworks with defined triggers, judicial oversight, procedural safeguards, and confidentiality protections.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a 40-year-old human resources practitioner from the Ministry of Education over allegations that he demanded a N$10,000 bribe in exchange for securing a chief hostel matron position, providing interview questions and preparation materials to ensure the candidate's success. The accused appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court and was remanded in custody, with the matter postponed to 9 June.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed concern that reportedly disappearing funds at the Government Institutions Pension Fund and losses at the Bank of Namibia "smell of corruption" and called for investigation. She emphasized that fighting corruption is a collective responsibility for all Namibians and must be treated as seriously as treason.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah answered questions from opposition MPs on the Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund, land delivery, Germany's genocide reparations deal, the veterinary cordon fence, and various economic and governance matters during parliament on Wednesday.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Austin Elindi, director of fuel companies alleged to have defrauded the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) of millions of namibian dollars, was granted bail in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court after spending more than eight months in custody. He is the last of 14 accused persons in the case to be released on bail and faces charges including fraud, corruption, and money laundering related to fuel sales and unpaid credits.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has set aside N$100,000 for specialised consultancy services to support complex investigations and strategy development in its 2026/27 budget of N$1.9 million. The ACC says outsourcing expert advice is more cost-effective than maintaining permanent specialised staff, though a lawyer noted the amount is modest relative to costs in major corruption cases like Fishrot.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Businessman Austin Elindi, accused in a National Petroleum Corporation corruption case involving bribes and fraudulent fuel deliveries, was granted bail of N$50,000 in Windhoek Magistrate's Court on Thursday, after nearly nine months in custody since his July 2025 arrest by the Anti-Corruption Commission. Elindi must report to the ACC office twice weekly, surrender travel documents, and remain in the Windhoek district pending his next court appearance on 21 April.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →