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Dasius Nelumbu

RCC interim chief executive who personally approved fuel supply transactions between September 2023 and July 2025.

2025-02-242026-09-22

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  1. September 2026
  2. The 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
  3. The 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
  4. June 2026
  5. Windhoek 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’
  6. April 2026
  7. The 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. The 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
  9. January 2026
  10. New 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
  11. December 2025
  12. The Namibian

    RCC acting chief executive Dasius Nelumbu hand-picked Ondonga and Oukwanyama traditional authorities for road maintenance works worth N$6 million

    Source

    In March, The Namibian reported that RCC acting chief executive Dasius Nelumbu hand-picked the Ondonga and Oukwanyama traditional authorities for road maintenance works amounting to N$6 million.

    If the PM Dares Fix the RCC…
  13. November 2025
  14. The Namibian

    Dasius Nelumbu announced RCC's lease-to-own strategy on Tuesday

    Source

    This was announced by RCC chief executive Dasius Nelumbu on Tuesday.

    RCC launches lease-to-own plan to boost capacity
  15. The Namibian

    Dasius Nelumbu said RCC forced to partner with private companies for over a decade due to lack of machinery

    Source

    He said the RCC has been forced to partner with private companies to execute state-awarded projects for over a decade due to its lack of construction machinery.

    RCC launches lease-to-own plan to boost capacity
  16. February 2025
  17. The Namibian

    Dasius Nelumbu denied any wrongdoing

    Source

    Nelumbu has denied any wrongdoing, saying there are distractors who are spreading misleading information.

    ACC probes Roads Contractor Company boss over N$1.5m fuel tender
Business

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

The News

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.

17 hours ago · The Namibian

Yesterday

  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.

    17 hours ago · 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

Friday 26 June

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

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