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Immanuel Mulunga

Also known as: former Namcor MD · Mr Mulunga · managing director Immanuel Mulunga

Immanuel Mulunga — former Namcor managing director accused in N$400 million fraud case, granted High Court bail in April 2026.

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  1. July 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Mulunga was suspended a year ago over unauthorised payment of N$100 million for oil block in Angola

    Source

    “Mulunga was suspended a year ago over the unauthorised payment of N$100 million for an oil block in Angola.”

    Former Namcor boss Mulunga arrested by ACC

  3. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga denied being responsible for the company's financial troubles

    Source

    “Mulunga, who left Namcor in April 2023, yesterday denied being responsible for the company's financial troubles.”

    Namcor seeks N$800m bailout
  4. June 2025

  5. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga was fired on 8 August 2024

    Source

    “Mulunga was fired on 8 August 2024, but challenged the decision by filing a case of unfair dismissal with the Labour Court.”

    Namcor consults over Mulunga

  6. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga won an unfair dismissal labour case against Namcor

    Source

    “Former National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) managing director Immanuel Mulunga has won an unfair dismissal labour case against the state-owned oil company.”

    Mulunga wins labour case against Namcor
  7. January 2025

  8. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga was dismissed on 8 August 2024 due to unauthorised asset acquisition from Enercon

    Source

    “Mulunga, who led the state-owned oil company for eight years, was dismissed on 8 August 2024 due to several charges, including an unauthorised asset acquisition worth N$50 million from military contractor Enercon.”

    Legal battles don’t Halt Namcor’s search for new leadership

  9. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga lodged an unfair dismissal case with the Labour Court on 20 August 2024

    Source

    “On 20 August 2024, he lodged an unfair dismissal case with the Labour Court.”

    Legal battles don’t Halt Namcor’s search for new leadership
  10. August 2024

  11. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga was summarily dismissed by Namcor board on Thursday

    Source

    “Mulunga was summarily dismissed on Thursday, within 48 hours of retired judge Gerhard Maritz' ruling against Namcor's board, which had accused Mulunga of fraud by failing to disclose crucial information to the directors, as well as breaching the trust of the working relationship.”

    Mulunga: Namcor board to push for criminal charges

  12. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga was fired on Thursday after being implicated in case involving over N$50 million

    Source

    “Mulunga was fired on Thursday after being implicated in another case involving over N$50 million.”

    Namcor: Former board was in the dark over Mulunga’s N$8 billion Angola oil deal

  13. The Namibian

    Mulunga was cleared of charges related to N$123 million payment on 7 August

    Source

    “Mulunga was cleared of the charges related to the N$123 million payment on 7 August, but was fired a day later on separate charges related to the N$53 million payment from Namcor to military contractor Enercon.”

    Namcor: Former board was in the dark over Mulunga’s N$8 billion Angola oil deal

  14. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga claims his dismissal was unfair and illegal

    Source

    “The dismissed managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), Immanuel Mulunga, is claiming his dismissal was unfair and illegal.”

    Namcor dismissal unfair and illegal, Mulunga says
Politics

High Court overturns bail refusal in Namcor fraud case

The News

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 →

Monday 30 March

  1. High Court overturns bail refusal in Namcor fraud case

    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 →

Friday 27 March

  1. High Court grants bail to six in Namcor corruption case

    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 →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Panduleni Hamukwaya granted N$200,000 bail in Namcor fraud case

    Magistrate Jozanne Klazen granted bail to oil-rot fraud and corruption accused Panduleni Ndimba Hamukwaya, cited his parental responsibility for three minor children left without care as both he and his wife Jennifer remain in custody. Hamukwaya faces four charges under the Anti-Corruption Act, money laundering charges, and theft allegations related to alleged fraud at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia.

    25 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 20 March

  1. Namcor fraud trial postponed to April 2026 for plea hearing

    Magistrate Olga Maharukua postponed the fraud, money laundering, and corruption trial involving the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia to 21 April 2026 for a Section 119 plea hearing. The state prosecutor requested additional time to complete investigations, amend charges, and resolve tax evasion issues with NamRA, though defence lawyers opposed the postponement, arguing investigations should have been finalised at a previous remand.

    20 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 13 February

  1. Namcor fraud accused challenge selective evidence in bail appeal

    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 →

  2. Mulunga's lawyer challenges bail denial in Namcor fraud case

    In an ongoing bail appeal, Boris Isaacks, representing former Namcor managing director Immanuel Mulunga, argues that the magistrate erred in denying bail because there is no evidence of actual bribe payments to his client—only that Mulunga briefly drove a luxury vehicle registered to his cousin. Isaacks contends the prosecutor failed to demonstrate how Mulunga's release would prejudice public interest, and asks the court to grant bail at N$50,000.

    13 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Malima's mother and aunt arrested in oil-rot fraud case

    Martha Ndinelao Antindi, mother of fugitive Victor Malima, and his aunt Johanna Hambelela Mundjego were arrested and made their first court appearance in connection with the oil-rot fraud and corruption matter. They face three counts each, including dealing with gratification, money laundering, and theft, allegedly involving N$1.5 million in unlawful proceeds from Namcor that passed through companies in which they held interests.

    10 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 16 January

  1. Mulunga denies wrongdoing in use of Malima's Audi vehicle

    In a bail appeal to the High Court, former NAMCOR managing director Immanuel Mulunga's lawyer argues that using a vehicle purchased by fugitive Victor Malima does not constitute a criminal offence and contends the State provided no evidence linking Mulunga to unlawful activity or knowledge of the vehicle's funding source. The bail appeal has been postponed to 13 February for a condonation application hearing.

    16 January 2026 · Informanté →

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 →

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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