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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. August 2024

  2. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga says the company's board must decide if he should go back to work

    Source

    “Suspended National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) managing director Immanuel Mulunga says the company's board must decide if he should go back to work.”

    Namcor must say if I return to work – Mulunga

  3. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga was found not guilty regarding his role in the N$123-million oil deal

    Source

    “He said this on Thursday in response to Wednesday's disciplinary hearing verdict, which found him not guilty regarding his role in a controversial N$123-million oil deal.”

    Namcor must say if I return to work – Mulunga

  4. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga was found not guilty on charges relating to N$123-million oil deal

    Source

    “Thursday's disciplinary hearing verdict found Immanuel Mulunga not guilty.”

    Namcor board studying Mulunga’s not guilty verdict

  5. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga said he feels vindicated and justice has been served

    Source

    “Mulunga on Thursday said he feels vindicated. "⁠I knew I did nothing wrong, but this is a clear vindication, first from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and now from an independent disciplinary process. Justice has been served," he said.”

    Namcor board studying Mulunga’s not guilty verdict
  6. July 2024

  7. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga denied any wrongdoing

    Source

    “Both Immanuel Mulunga and Victor Malima denied any wrongdoing.”

    Namcor suspends manager over Walvis bay fuel theft
  8. June 2024

  9. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga faces charges for authorising N$100 million payment for Angolan oil block and alleged N$53 million Enercon transaction

    Source

    “Mulunga, who has been suspended for 14 months, faces charges for authorising a N$100 million payment for an Angolan oil block and for his alleged involvement in a N$53-million transaction with military contractor Enercon.”

    New Namcor board to trigger leadership change
  10. March 2024

  11. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga was suspended over oil exploration deals scheme and other dubious transactions

    Source

    “Namcor MD Immanuel Mulunga was suspended over that scheme and other dubious transactions.”

    President Mbumba Must Be Joking
  12. November 2023

  13. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga hired and brought back Willemse after he was fired by Kauta.

    Source

    “He is a very experienced industry professional, that's why I hired him and brought him back after he was fired by Kauta.”

    Mulunga’s right-hand man resigns from Namcor
  14. October 2023

  15. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga was suspended by Namcor's board following allegations of unauthorised N$100 million payment

    Source

    “the company has encountered financial difficulties and has been embroiled in a management dispute since April, following the suspension of its managing director, Immanuel Mulunga, by the company's board of directors.”

    Namcor’s management woes threaten emerging oil industry – economist

  16. The Namibian

    Immanuel Mulunga had suspension extended till end of November

    Source

    “This new information comes at a time when the parastatal's board further extended managing director Immanuel Mulunga's suspension till the end of November, in what is described as a fierce power struggle between the company's executive management and its board of directors.”

    Cabinet rejects Namcor bailout proposal
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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