Dasius Nelumbu

Acting chief executive of Roads Contractor Company; placed on leave over N$17m fuel transaction involving undelivered fuel linked to fugitive Victor Malima.

2025-02-242026-11-06

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October 2026
23 OctWindhoek Observer
Dasius Nelumbu alleged that the minister contacted him over delayed approvals
Source
“Nekundi denied pressuring or instructing Nelumbu to make payments, while Nelumbu alleged that the minister contacted him over delayed approvals.”
NEFF questions N$17m RCC fuel scandal
21 OctThe Namibian
RCC chief executive Nelumbu claimed minister called him asking about fuel supply payments
Source
“The minister's response comes after RCC chief executive Nelumbu revealed that Nekundi called him asking about fuel supply payments.”
I never pressured RCC boss – Nekundi
11 OctThe Namibian
Dasius Nelumbu blamed political interference for N$17 million fuel payment never delivered
Source
“The acting chief executive of the Roads Contractor Company, Dasius Nelumbu, has blamed political interference and a fellow executive for the payment of N$17 million for fuel that was never delivered to the state.”
‘There is Roadsrot’
11 OctThe Namibian
Dasius Nelumbu says he was called by a politician to process N$17 million payments to company linked to Victor Malima
Source
“He says he was called by a politician to process payments of around N$17 million to a company linked to fugitive Victor Malima.”
‘There is Roadsrot’
September 2026
21 SeptThe Namibian
RCC interim chief executive Dasius Nelumbu personally approved fuel supply transactions between September 2023 and July 2025
Source
“The Namibian on Friday reported that payments made between September 2023 and July 2025 involved transactions that were personally approved by RCC interim chief executive Dasius Nelumbu.”
RCC probes N$30m Malima-linked fuel deal
20 SeptThe Namibian
RCC interim chief executive Dasius Nelumbu personally approved transactions between September 2023 and July 2025
Source
“This includes payments between September 2023 and July 2025 involving transactions that were personally approved by RCC interim chief executive Dasius Nelumbu.”
RCC pays N$30m in undelivered fuel deal
June 2026
26 JunWindhoek Observer
Dasius Nelumbu described the lease-to-own strategy as 'the only gateway toward reviving RCC's capacity'
Source
“In November 2025, Nelumbu had described the lease-to-own strategy as "the only gateway toward reviving RCC's capacity," explaining that the company did not have the financial means to purchase such large quantities of productive machinery and that the arrangement would enable the company to execute projects using its own equipment rather than expensive hired plant.”
RCC faces legal action over N$5m debt … as Nekundi labels the company ‘a mess’
April 2026
9 AprThe Namibian
RCC acting chief executive Dasius Nelumbu says additional N$500 million would enable company to deliver standardised, quality facilities nationwide
Source
“In the letter, Nelumbu says the additional N$500 million would enable the company to deliver standardised, quality facilities nationwide.”
RCC seeks N$500 million DBN loan to build sport stadiums across Namibia
8 AprThe Namibian
Dasius Nelumbu sent a letter to DBN chief executive on 30 March requesting N$500 million loan for sport facility delivery nationwide
Source
“This comes after The Namibian on Wednesday reported that the acting chief executive of the RCC, Dasius Nelumbu, on 30 March sent a letter to DBN chief executive Titus Ndove, asking for this loan.”
Sport ministry unaware of RCC’s N$500-million development bank loan
January 2026
16 JanNew Era
RCC CEO Dasius Nelumbu said company has put a clear sustainability strategy in place
Source
“In response, RCC CEO Dasius Nelumbu said the company has already put a clear sustainability strategy in place and is addressing the challenges raised by the minister.”
Nekundi cuts RCC’s umbilical cord

Politics

NEFF seeks investigation into N$17m RCC fuel payments dispute

The News

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters has called for an independent investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission and other authorities into disputed fuel transactions at the Roads Contractor Company, where approximately N$17 million worth of fuel was allegedly not delivered despite payments of about N$30 million between September 2023 and July 2025. The demand follows conflicting accounts from Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi and RCC acting chief executive Dasius Nelumbu over fuel-payment approvals.

23 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 23 October

NEFF seeks investigation into N$17m RCC fuel payments dispute
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters has called for an independent investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission and other authorities into disputed fuel transactions at the Roads Contractor Company, where approximately N$17 million worth of fuel was allegedly not delivered despite payments of about N$30 million between September 2023 and July 2025. The demand follows conflicting accounts from Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi and RCC acting chief executive Dasius Nelumbu over fuel-payment approvals.
23 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 21 October

Minister Nekundi denies pressuring RCC boss over fuel payments
Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi has denied contacting Roads Contractor Company acting chief executive Dasius Nelumbu to approve fuel payments to Eco Fuel, a company linked to fugitive Victor Malima. Malima and associates were paid N$30 million to supply fuel to RCC but failed to deliver N$17 million worth of fuel.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 11 October

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 →

Tuesday 6 October

RCC acting CEO placed on leave over N$17m fuel deal
The Roads Contractor Company has placed acting chief executive Dasius Nelumbu on leave while investigating his involvement in a N$17 million fuel transaction involving undelivered fuel allegedly paid to entities linked to fugitive businessman Victor Malima. The fuel dealings involve companies connected to individuals implicated in the Namibia National Petroleum Corporation corruption case.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 21 September

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

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 →

Friday 26 June

RCC faces High Court winding-up threat over N$5m debt
The Roads Contractor Company is facing legal action from Dust Construction and Civils over a rejected lease-to-own equipment agreement, with a law firm demanding N$4,969,345.23 within 48 hours and threatening to apply for the company's provisional winding-up in the High Court. The action comes after Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi described RCC as "a mess" over its disclaimer audit opinion and payment failures.
26 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 9 April

RCC seeks N$500 million loan for stadiums in 14 regions
The state-owned Roads Contractor Company has requested a N$500 million loan from the Development Bank of Namibia to build sport stadiums across 14 regions without a public tender process. The project, part of the president's infrastructure pledge to all 121 constituencies, has raised concerns about unclear costs, lack of transparency, and potential involvement of foreign contractors despite a directive limiting subcontracting to local small and medium enterprises.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

Sport ministry denies involvement in RCC's N$500m stadium loan request
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture said it had not appointed the Roads Contractor Company to source funding from the Development Bank of Namibia for sport stadiums, nor was it aware of or party to any loan application by the RCC. The ministry said it remains the custodian of sport infrastructure development and is implementing its national programme with N$5 million per facility as part of phase 1 of a long-term, phased approach.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

Government hand-picks RCC for N$140m regional sport facilities project
The government has awarded Roads Contractor Company (RCC) a N$140-million project to build sport facilities across Namibia's 14 regions, bypassing standard public procurement rules under a presidential fast-track exemption. The decision has drawn criticism from industry groups and opposition politicians over transparency and accountability, though officials argue the project follows existing legal frameworks and incorporates oversight mechanisms.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 January

Transport minister orders state roads company to end reliance on bailouts
Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has told the Roads Contractor Company (RCC) it must become self-sustaining and can no longer rely on government financial support, despite holding more tenders than any private company in the country. RCC's CEO responded that the company has implemented a sustainability strategy and addressed capacity and system challenges.
16 January 2026 · New Era →