Also known as: judge Eileen Rakow · Judge Rakow · Lady Justice Rakow
High Court Judge presiding over fraud and criminal cases including Namcor corruption and Theodore Shipanga murder trial.
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The Namibian
Judge Eileen Rakow presided over the trial of the married couple
“Amanda Jantjies (58) pleaded guilty to 873 charges of fraud and 871 counts of money laundering, while her husband, Barnard Jantjies (60), admitted guilt on 876 charges of theft and 871 counts of money laundering at the start of their trial before judge Eileen Rakow.”
Couple pleads guilty to N$9.9m fraudInformanté
High Court Judge Eileen Rakow convicted Amanda and Barnard Jantjies after they pleaded guilty to fraud charges
“AN ELDERLY couple, Amanda Jantjies (58) and Barnard Jantjies (60), have been convicted by High Court Judge Eileen Rakow after pleading guilty to charges levelled against them in relation to a N$9.9 million fraud case.”
Guilty pleas lead to conviction for couple accused of fraudInformanté
High Court judge Eileen Rakow warned Theodore Shipanga to refrain from talking over her and shouting during court proceedings
“PROCEEDINGS in the Windhoek High Court reached a crescendo after High Court judge Eileen Rakow warned murder and robbery accused Theodore Shipanga to refrain from talking over her and shouting during court proceedings, or face the consequence of the trial being heard in his absence.”
Shipanga trial slated to commence amidst court outburstsThe Namibian
Judge Eileen Rakow dismissed Smith's claim to unfreeze his bank accounts
“A claim in which investment scheme operator Ruaan Smith asked the Windhoek High Court to unfreeze his bank accounts was dismissed by judge Eileen Rakow on Friday.”
Windhoek crypto scheme operator loses court bid to unfreeze bank accountsThe Namibian
Judge Eileen Rakow postponed delivery of judgement on appeals to 27 March
“Rakow and Christiaan postponed the delivery of their judgement on the appeals of the six accused to 27 March.”
Namandje claims Namcor bail hearing was not handled ‘competently'The Namibian
Judge Eileen Rakow presided over the trial of the eight accused
“The individuals accused, who went on trial before judge Eileen Rakow, are Namibian businessman Laurensius Julius (49) and Chinese nationals Jack Huang, Tao Huizhong, Gao Zhihua, Jia Hong Ying, Cao Shuhua, Li Dan and Ying Zhang.”
Eight people accused of customs fraud involving more than N$3 billion plead not guiltyNew Era
Judge Eileen Rakow presided over plea and trial proceeding at court yesterday
“Appearing before Judge Eileen Rakow yesterday, all the accused tendered pleas of not guilty in a plea and trial proceeding at court.”
Huang’s N$3b fraud trial kicks offAmanda Jantjies, 58, and her husband Barnard pleaded guilty to defrauding Ekonolux transport service of N$9.9 million between January 2014 and November 2018. As a bookkeeper, Jantjies transferred company funds to her personal account and her husband's business account, with N$3.4 million going to Bareli Building Services, while some payments covered personal expenses.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
Amanda Jantjies, 58, and her husband Barnard pleaded guilty to defrauding Ekonolux transport service of N$9.9 million between January 2014 and November 2018. As a bookkeeper, Jantjies transferred company funds to her personal account and her husband's business account, with N$3.4 million going to Bareli Building Services, while some payments covered personal expenses.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
Amanda and Barnard Jantjies admitted guilt to over 800 charges each of fraud, theft, and money laundering involving close to N$10 million stolen from bus service Ekonolux between 2014 and 2018. Amanda, employed as a bookkeeper, made fraudulent payments from Ekonolux accounts to personal and business accounts under false pretences of supplier and client payments.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Amanda Jantjies (58) and Barnard Jantjies (60) have been convicted by High Court Judge Eileen Rakow after pleading guilty to fraud charges. Amanda, a former bookkeeper at transport company Ekonolux, is facing 873 counts of fraud and 871 counts of money laundering for allegedly misappropriating N$9.98 million from the company between January 2014 and November 2018.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
Theodore Shipanga, arrested in November 2011 for the murder of security colleague Shain van Wyk, appeared in Windhoek High Court as his trial commenced, with Judge Eileen Rakow warning him against disrupting proceedings or facing trial in his absence. Shipanga is accused of shooting van Wyk in the head during a cash-in-transit operation between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja, then absconding with N$2.5 million.
11 May 2026 · Informanté →
The High Court upheld appeals by six accused in the Namcor fraud and corruption case, granting them bail with restrictions on travel and movement. Judge Philanda Christiaan cautioned that courts should avoid informal labels like "Fuelrot" in discussing criminal cases, as such terminology can imply prejudgement and undermine public trust in judicial impartiality.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek High Court judges found that a magistrate misdirected himself in refusing bail to six individuals accused in a purported N$400 million fraud at Namcor, citing selective assessment of evidence and failure to consider individualised circumstances and mitigating bail conditions. The six appellants—Peter and Malakia Elindi, Immanuel Mulunga, Olivia Dunaiski, Leo Nandago, and Jennifer Hamukwaya—were granted bail ranging from N$20,000 to N$50,000, subject to travel restrictions and regular reporting requirements.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Six individuals charged in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia fraud and corruption case have been granted bail by the Windhoek High Court after successful appeals, with the court finding material misdirections in the magistrate's earlier refusal. The accused include former Namcor executives and businessmen and are subject to strict conditions including movement restrictions and reporting requirements.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A High Court appeals panel has granted bail to six accused persons in the Namcor fraud and corruption case, including former Namcor executives Jennifer Hamukwaya and Immanuel Mulunga, after they appealed against a Magistrate's Court refusal. Bail amounts range from N$20,000 to N$50,000, with conditions requiring reporting to the Anti-Corruption Commission twice weekly, surrendering travel documents, and not interfering with investigations.
27 March 2026 · Informanté →
A Windhoek High Court judge dismissed the attempt by cryptocurrency investment scheme operator Ruaan Smith to regain access to bank accounts frozen by the Bank of Namibia after the central bank found reason to believe he was conducting unauthorised banking business. The court upheld the Bank of Namibia's November 2021 decision to investigate Smith's accounts and the subsequent freezing of accounts at Nedbank Namibia.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A defence lawyer told the High Court that the magistrate's bail hearing for six individuals charged with fraud and corruption at Namcor was not conducted impartially or competently. The six accused, including former Namcor managing director Imms Mulunga and businessmen Peter and Malakia, are appealing against the magistrate's September refusal of bail in connection with alleged Namcor fraud involving the sale of filling station assets and unpaid fuel purchases.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Six individuals charged in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia are appealing a magistrate's decision to refuse bail, with their lawyers arguing the magistrate adopted a hostile and selective approach to the evidence. The state alleges the accused were involved in fraudulent transactions relating to filling station assets sold to a Namcor subsidiary and fuel purchases that exceeded credit limits.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Six individuals charged with defrauding Namcor are appealing a magistrate's refusal of bail, with their legal representatives arguing that the magistrate selectively assessed evidence in favour of the investigation officer while overlooking material facts and the accused's own concessions. The appellants contend the magistrate failed to properly consider disputed issues including the strength of the state's case and individual circumstances of each accused.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
A legal representative for two accused in the Namcor fraud case has appealed their bail denial before the High Court, arguing that the Magistrate failed to weigh evidence fairly and ignored concessions by the investigating officer that the accused posed no flight risk or public danger. The case involves allegations that ex-Namcor employees and private business owners conspired to defraud the state oil entity of over N$400 million through bogus asset deals.
13 February 2026 · Informanté →
Eight people—Namibian businessman Laurensius Julius and seven Chinese nationals—pleaded not guilty to 1,583 charges of customs fraud, money laundering, and false declarations before the Windhoek High Court. The state alleges they defrauded customs authorities and Nedbank by declaring incorrect import values and inflating freight costs to send inflated payments to China between 2013 and 2016.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
A trial began in Windhoek High Court for Chinese businessman Huang and others accused of defrauding the finance ministry of over N$3 billion through customs and tax evasion schemes. All accused pleaded not guilty to over 1,500 charges including fraud, theft, money laundering, and tax evasion.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
A bail appeal hearing for six individuals accused of defrauding Namcor of over N$400 million was postponed in the Windhoek High Court after judges found that legal representatives and the State had not filed required documents procedurally or on time. The matter was rescheduled to 12 and 13 February 2026 to allow parties five days to file proper legal documents.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
Jennifer Hamukwaya, arrested in a fraud and money laundering case linked to state-owned Namcor, is appealing her bail denial in the High Court, with her lawyer arguing that the magistrate relied on hearsay and speculation despite no funds being deposited into her personal bank account from the alleged N$1.4 million in question.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →
Five individuals accused of defrauding the state oil company Namcor of over N$400 million have had their High Court bail appeal hearing postponed to mid-February after parties failed to file required documents on time. The accused, who have been detained since July 2025, are challenging a magistrate's decision to deny them bail.
14 January 2026 · Informanté →