Also known as: August 26 Construction · August 26 Constructions · August 26 Holdings (Pty) Ltd · August 26 Textile and Garment Factory (Pty) Ltd
State-owned construction contractor awarded tenders for border fence, NaTIS office, and regional office projects amid fraud allegations and direct government award controversies.
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The Namibian
August 26 submitted a quotation of N$179 million for veterinary cordon fences
“The ministry in May rejected a single quotation of N$179 million from August 26 to erect veterinary cordon fences, questioning both the pricing and procurement method used to solicit the quote.”
Ministry fences off FMD threat at borderInformanté
August 26 offered to withdraw fraud and embezzlement case against Paulus Moshana
“The fraud and embezzlement case involving August 26 Textile and Garment Factory (Pty) Ltd, in which Paulus Moshana, the former finance manager, is accused of misappropriating around N$28 million, has been finalised after August 26 offered that the matter be withdrawn against Moshana and business entities linked to the deal.”
Fraud case against ex-August 26 finance manager withdrawnThe Namibian
August 26 submitted a quotation of approximately N$179 million for the proposed border fence works
“Following its assessment, August 26 submitted a quotation amounting to approximately N$179 million for the proposed works.”
Minister flags N$179m August 26 quoteNew Era
August 26 Construction was contracted to construct the Wanaheda NaTIS Centre
“Contracted to August 26 Construction: The construction of the Wanaheda NaTIS Centre is expected to employ approximately 200 workers, skilled and unskilled.”
NaTIS promises closer services to residentsThe Namibian
August 26 Construction was awarded tender to build Natis Wanaheda office
“State-owned contractor August 26 Construction has been awarded a tender to build the Namibian Traffic Information System's Wanaheda branch in Windhoek.”
August 26 to build Natis Wanaheda officeInformanté
August 26 Construction received a tender to build the //Kharas Regional Council Office Park
“August 26 Holdings (Pty) Ltd, via its subsidiary August 26 Construction, received a tender to build the //Kharas Regional Council Office Park.”
Two more implicated in //Karas Regional Council fraud matter appear in courtNew Era
August 26 Construction was awarded the //Kharas Regional Office Park tender
“Two individuals have been arrested in connection with alleged corruption in the construction of the //Kharas Regional Office Park, a tender given to NDF company, August 26 Construction.”
//Kharas CRO in hot water … two arrested in construction corruption sagaThe Namibian
August 26 Construction was awarded tender to build ||Kharas Regional Council office park and classrooms
“August 26 Construction was awarded a tender to build the ||Kharas Regional Council office park and classrooms and subcontracted Ultimate Traders CC for the supply and installation of furniture amounting to N$3.1 million.”
Acting ||Kharas chief regional officer and girlfriend in court for fraudThe Namibian
August 26 Construction had documents bearing its letterhead allegedly used to steal N$3.9 million from ||Kharas Regional Council
“Documents bearing the state-owned company August 26 Construction's letterhead were allegedly used to steal N$3.9 million from the ||Kharas Regional Council.”
Alleged N$3.9 million fraud linked to Kharas Regional CouncilThe Namibian
August 26 was awarded N$255 million contract to build classrooms
“Recently, the ministry of education awarded a N$255 million contract to build classrooms to the secretive military company August 26.”
Govt is Destroying Private EnterpriseThe government is rolling out a N$1.5-billion fencing project in the ||Kharas region to protect Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease-free status as outbreaks spread in South Africa and Botswana. The veterinary fencing aims to strengthen FMD defences, create buffer zones, and protect beef exports to markets like the European Union and China.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The government is rolling out a N$1.5-billion fencing project in the ||Kharas region to protect Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease-free status as outbreaks spread in South Africa and Botswana. The veterinary fencing aims to strengthen FMD defences, create buffer zones, and protect beef exports to markets like the European Union and China.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
August 26 Textile and Garment Factory has withdrawn a fraud and embezzlement case against former finance manager Paulus Moshana, who was accused of misappropriating around N$28 million, with each party to bear its own costs.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has questioned a N$179 million quotation from August 26 Construction for a 400-kilometre border fence project along the Namibia-South Africa border aimed at containing foot-and-mouth disease, citing cost concerns and procurement issues.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Institute for Public Policy Research has criticized the government's decision to bypass the Central Procurement Board on N$350 million in projects, arguing it creates risks of corruption and waste. The government has directly awarded contracts including a N$140-million sports stadium project to the Roads Contractor Company and other projects to August 26 without public tendering, a practice that lacks transparency and limits competition for local businesses.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi opened a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Namibia Traffic Information System centre in Wanaheda, a two-year project costing N$230 million that will provide licensing, testing, and vehicle permit services closer to residents in areas like Hakahana and Okuryangava. The facility will use digital systems for learner licence testing and roadworthiness checks for light and heavy vehicles, expected to employ about 200 workers.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
State-owned contractor August 26 Construction has been awarded a tender to build a new Namibian Traffic Information System branch in Wanaheda, Windhoek, which will alleviate pressure on the existing southern industrial area office and is expected to employ 200 workers during construction.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services has abruptly suspended a tender process for building a N$194 million central medical store and is instead planning to lease and renovate part of the Ramatex Rhino Garments building at N$100,000 monthly, a pivot that the Global Fund (which approved the original construction plan) is reportedly discussing with the government.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp opened three new classrooms and ablution facilities at Suiderhof Primary School in Windhoek, funded by community contributions of about N$2 million. The ministry plans to roll out similar decongestion projects across several regions to address overcrowding in schools.
2 March 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Titus Ipumbu and his mother Maria Iipumbu appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court in relation to an alleged N$3.9 million fraud at //Karas Regional Council, wherein funds meant for August 26 Construction were redirected to third-party accounts. Former acting Chief Regional Officer Ralph Sachika is alleged to have authorised the misdirection, with some funds deposited into accounts including one opened in the name of Sachika's minor daughter.
18 February 2026 · Informanté →
The ||Kharas Regional Council has appointed Megameno Shikongo as acting chief regional officer for three months, following the arrest of former acting CRO Ralph Sachika on fraud, forgery, money laundering and corruption charges. The council is awaiting approval from the Public Service Commission to appoint a substantive CRO by 1 April.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Two people, including the //Kharas Regional Council's acting chief regional officer Ralph Namiluko Sachika, have been arrested in connection with alleged corruption and money laundering involving N$3.9 million in payments to unauthorized bank accounts during construction of the //Kharas Regional Office Park.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
Ralph Sachika, the acting chief regional officer for ||Kharas Regional Council, and his girlfriend Lucia Jacob appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court charged with fraud, forgery, money laundering and corruption in connection with an alleged N$2.9 million payment diverted from a council tender to a third-party company account. The charges stem from payments intended for a construction contract that were reportedly redirected, with portions traced to Jacob's account and then to the couple's daughter's bank account.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Ralph Schachika, Acting Chief Regional Officer of //Kharas Regional Council, and Lucia Jakob face charges of embezzlement and money laundering after allegedly redirecting N$3.9 million from a government tender project meant for August 26 Construction to third-party accounts including one in his minor daughter's name.
11 February 2026 · Informanté →
Documents bearing the letterhead of state-owned August 26 Construction were allegedly used to facilitate the theft of N$3.9 million from ||Kharas Regional Council in October 2024. The money was paid to Tushiko Investment Technology, a company linked to businessman Titus Iipumbu, and the regional council's chief regional officer Ralph Sachika is alleged to have colluded in the scheme.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →