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July 2026
The Namibian
Imms Mulungawas dismissed asmanaging director of Namcor subsidiary and Namcor in August 2024
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“Mulunga was dismissed as managing director of the Namcor subsidiary and of Namcor itself in August 2024, after he was found not guilty on charges that he faced in a disciplinary hearing.”
Imms Mulungais alleged to have transferredUS$6.7 million to Sungara Energies Limited without board approval
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“The Namcor subsidiary's claims against Mulunga include one for the payment of interest on an amount of US$6.7 million (about N$123 million) that Mulunga is alleged to have transferred to the company Sungara Energies Limited in August 2022 without the approval of Namcor's board of directors.”
Imms Mulungais facingcriminal charges in connection with exceeding credit limits of Erongo Petroleum and Enercon Namibia
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“Mulunga is also facing criminal charges in connection with the alleged exceeding of the credit limits of Erongo Petroleum and Enercon Namibia, which are both being liquidated after Namcor Petroleum Trading and Distribution applied for their winding-up in April 2024.”
Imms Mulungapleaded not guilty tofraud and corruptly using office charges
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“The 14 individuals and six corporate entities charged in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case denied guilt on all of the charges they are facing during an appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court yesterday.”
Imms Mulungapleadednot guilty to fraud and money laundering charges
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“The accused include businessmen Peter and Malakia Elindi, Malakia's wife Lydia Elindi; businessman Austin Elindi; former Namcor managing director Imms Mulunga; and former Namcor finance and administration executive Jennifer Hamukwaya, her husband Panduleni Hamukwaya; and former Namcor marketing manager Olivia Dunaiski.”
Former Namcor managing director Imms Mulungawas granted bail ofN$50,000
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“The High Court granted bail in an amount of N$50 000 each to Peter and Malakia, Mulunga and Hamukwaya, and in an amount of N$20 000 each to Dunaiski and Nandago.”
Imms Mulungais chargedin connection with alleged fraud and corruption at Namcor
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“The 14 individuals charged in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) are due to be asked to plead to the charges they are facing when they make their next court appearance in April.”
Imms Mulungaisformer Namcor managing director appealing bail refusal
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“The six accused appealing against Samunzala's bail ruling are former Namcor managing director Imms Mulunga, businessmen Peter and Malakia, former Namcor managers Jennifer Hamukwaya and Olivia Dunaiski, and Leo Nandago.”
Imms Mulungais charged withfraud and corruption at Namcor
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“The six accused appealing against magistrate Linus Samunzala's decision to turn down their applications to be granted bail are former Namcor managing director Imms Mulunga, businessmen Peter and Malakia Elindi, former Namcor managers Jennifer Hamukwaya and Olivia Dunaiski, and Leo Nandago.”
The Labour Court has referred a dispute between state-owned Namcor Petroleum Trading and Distribution and its former managing director Imms Mulunga back to arbitration, after ruling that an arbitrator wrongly dismissed the case in June. Mulunga was dismissed in August 2024 after being found not guilty in a disciplinary hearing, and Namcor subsequently referred claims against him for breach of contract and financial losses to the Labour Commissioner in October 2024.
The Labour Court has referred a dispute between state-owned Namcor Petroleum Trading and Distribution and its former managing director Imms Mulunga back to arbitration, after ruling that an arbitrator wrongly dismissed the case in June. Mulunga was dismissed in August 2024 after being found not guilty in a disciplinary hearing, and Namcor subsequently referred claims against him for breach of contract and financial losses to the Labour Commissioner in October 2024.
Fourteen individuals and six corporate entities pleaded not guilty to 75 fraud and corruption charges in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court, with allegations including a N$53.2 million filling station transaction and N$331 million in unpaid fuel supplied to three entities. The case was postponed to 28 October pending a prosecutor general decision.
Twenty accused persons including former Namcor executives and businessmen appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court and pleaded not guilty to fraud, corruption, and money laundering charges ranging from one to 75 counts. The matter was postponed to 28 October 2026 pending the Prosecutor General's decision on whether to proceed to trial; the accused were arrested in July 2025 following allegations they defrauded Namcor of over N$400 million.
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.
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.
Panduleni Hamukwaya, eighth accused in an alleged Namcor fraud and corruption case, has been granted N$200,000 bail after eight months in custody, on condition he surrender his passport and report regularly to investigating officers. He is charged with fraud, money laundering, and theft relating to N$1.55 million allegedly received as gratification from an asset purchase agreement, which he claims was investment in a wildlife farming project.
Fourteen individuals charged with fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia are scheduled to plead on 21 April after the Windhoek Magistrate's Court postponed their case yesterday to allow further investigations and state preparation. The accused are alleged to have been involved in fraudulent transactions including the sale of filling station assets to a Namcor subsidiary for N$53.2 million and credit limit breaches with fuel companies.
Namcor's board has appointed Mtundeni Ndafyaalako as interim managing director, replacing Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, reportedly without approval from the Mines Minister Modestus Amutse, who says he will meet with the board to understand the decision and address Hinda-Mbuende's grievances.
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.
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.
The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested the mother of fugitive businessman Victor Malima in the Oshana region on Friday, allegedly for involvement in illicit financial transactions and business registrations linked to criminal proceeds connected to the ongoing Namcor-Enercon corruption investigation. Malima remains at large and has been described as a key facilitator in the case.
Interim managing director Maureen Hinda-Mbuende says Namcor is recovering from reputational damage caused by alleged embezzlement of millions, including a N$53 million transaction with military contractor Enercon. She reports progress on governance reforms, employee morale, and financial stabilization through government bailouts and strategic restructuring.