Former MTC board chairperson and lawyer convicted of corruption for attempting to bribe advertising company officials in relation to a N$60 million contract.
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September 2026
The Namibian
Dirk Conradiewas convicted and sentenced inWindhoek High Court on corruption-related offences linked to N$60 million MTC advertising contract
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“The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) says no one is above the law following the conviction and sentencing of veteran lawyer and former Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) board chairperson Dirk Conradie.”
Dirk Conradiewas finedN$200 000 or face five years in prison
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“Conradie was fined N$200 000 or face a sentence of five years in prison in the Windhoek High Court on Monday while Sarah Damases was fined N$60 000 or two years in prison.”
Dirk Conradiewas found guilty ofcorruptly soliciting gratification and attempting to contravene the Anti-Corruption Act
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“Conradie and Damases were both found guilty on counts of corruptly soliciting gratification as a reward for using influence in procuring a contract, and attempting or conspiring to contravene sections of the Anti-Corruption Act in February this year.”
Dirk Conradieallegedly attempted to bribeMark Bongers and Kim Fields with MTC advertising contract
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“Conradie and Damases faced charges contravening the Anti-Corruption Act for allegedly attempting to bribe Mark Bongers and his wife and business partner Kim Fields with a massive advertising contract from MTC, where Conradie was the board chairman.”
“Conradie and Damases faced charges contravening the Anti-Corruption Act for allegedly attempting to bribe Mark Bongers and his wife and business partner Kim Fields with a massive advertising contract from MTC, where Conradie was the board chairman.”
Dirk Conradiewas sentenced toa fine of N$200,000 or five years' imprisonment
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“High Court Judge Thomas Masuku has sentenced veteran lawyer Dirk Conradie to a fine of N$200 000.00 or an alternative sentence of five years' imprisonment.”
Dirk Conradiewas charged with corruptly using his former position as chairperson oftelecommunications company MTC's board of directors to obtain gratification
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“Conradie alone was also charged with corruptly using his former position as chairperson of telecommunications company MTC's board of directors to obtain gratification for himself or another person.”
Dirk Conradiewas convicted on two charges under the Anti-Corruption Actand ordered to pay N$200 000 fine or serve five years in prison
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“Patience Makwele Veteran lawyer Dirk Conradie has been ordered to pay a N$200 000 fine or serve five years in prison after being convicted on two charges under the Anti-Corruption Act.”
Dirk Conradiewas sentenced to payN$200 000 fine or serve five-year prison term
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“Veteran lawyer Dirk Conradie has been sentenced to pay a fine of N$200 000 or serve a five-year prison term on two charges under the Anti-Corruption Act on which he was found guilty in February.”
Veteran lawyer and former MTC board chairperson Dirk Conradie was fined N$200,000 or five years in prison, and Sarah Damases was fined N$60,000 or two years, following their conviction in February on corruption-related offences linked to a N$60 million MTC advertising contract awarded in 2012. The ACC said the sentencing demonstrates that abusing entrusted authority carries serious consequences.
Veteran lawyer and former MTC board chairperson Dirk Conradie was fined N$200,000 or five years in prison, and Sarah Damases was fined N$60,000 or two years, following their conviction in February on corruption-related offences linked to a N$60 million MTC advertising contract awarded in 2012. The ACC said the sentencing demonstrates that abusing entrusted authority carries serious consequences.
High Courtjudge 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.
High Court Judge Thomas Masuku sentenced prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie to a fine of N$200 000 or five years' imprisonment, and businesswoman Sara Damases to a fine of N$60 000 or two years' imprisonment, after they were convicted of contravening the Anti-Corruption Act by allegedly attempting to bribe Mark Bongers and Kim Fields with an MTC advertising contract in exchange for accepting Damases as a black economic empowerment partner.
High Court Judge Thomas Masuku sentenced veteran lawyer Dirk Conradie to a fine of N$200,000 or five years' imprisonment, and Sarah Damases to N$60,000 or two years' imprisonment, for corruption charges related to allegedly offering to use influence over MTC's board to secure a N$60 million advertising contract in exchange for BEE partnership.
Judge Thomas Masuku convicted veteran lawyer Dirk Conradie on two charges under the Anti-Corruption Act stemming from a 2012 MTC advertising tender and sentenced him to pay N$200,000 or serve five years in prison. His co-accused Sara Damases was convicted on the same charges and received a fine of N$60,000 or two years imprisonment.
Veteran lawyer Dirk Conradie has been sentenced to pay N$200,000 or serve five years in prison on two Anti-Corruption Act charges. Judge Thomas Masuku found Conradie and co-accused Sara Damases guilty of corruptly soliciting gratification—specifically, Conradie asking an advertising company to hire Damases in exchange for his promised influence to secure them an MTC advertising contract worth about N$60 million.
High Court Judge Thomas Masuku convicted lawyer Dirk Conradie and Sara Damases on two Anti-Corruption Act charges after a long-running trial, finding they corruptly solicited gratification and conspired to breach the law in connection with an MTC advertising tender worth about N$60 million. Conradie was acquitted on a third charge of corruptly using his former position as MTC board chairperson.
Prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie has been found guilty of corruption and conspiracy to commit corruption in relation to a N$60 million MTC telecommunications tender. The Windhoek High Court convicted him of attempting to bribe business figures with an advertising contract in exchange for accepting his co-accused Sara Damases as a black economic empowerment partner.
High Court Judge Thomas Masuku found lawyer Dirk Conradie and Sarah Damases guilty of contravening the Anti-Corruption Act after they tried to influence an advertising company to hire Damases as a BEE partner in exchange for securing a N$60 million MTC contract. Conradie, who was MTC board chairperson at the time, was found guilty on two counts: contravening section 42 of the Anti-Corruption Act and conspiring to commit an offence, though the judge found him not guilty on a third count relating to use of public office for gratification.
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