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Eileen Rakow

Also known as: Rakow · judge Eileen Rakow · appeal judge

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Chinese businessman and associates plead not guilty in N$3 billion fraud trial

    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

Thursday 15 January

  1. Namcor corruption bail appeal hearing postponed for procedural issues

    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

  2. Hamukwaya appeals bail denial, argues lack of personal bank evidence

    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

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Namcor fraud suspects' bail appeal postponed to mid-February

    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

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