Imms Mulunga

Former managing director of state-owned Namcor, dismissed in August 2024 and charged in fraud case involving N$400 million alleged defrauds.

2023-05-242026-09-06

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February 2026
10 FebThe Namibian
Imms Mulunga was arrested along with several others in the corruption case
Source
“Mulunga was arrested along with several others, including Malima's uncles Peter and Malakia Elindi.”
ACC arrests fugitive businessman's mother over alleged criminal proceeds in Namcor-Enercon corruption case
January 2026
16 JanNew Era
Imms Mulunga was arrested for alleged involvement in embezzlement of millions through dubious transactions
Source
“Last year, Namcor hogged local and international headlines after the parastatal's former managing director, Imms Mulunga, and fellow former Namcor executives were arrested for their alleged involvement in the embezzlement of millions through dubious transactions, including the N$53 million deal between Namcor and military contractor Enercon.”
Hinda-Mbuende steers Namcor through stormy waters
16 JanNew Era
Imms Mulunga allegedly ignored internal company policies to give Enercon special treatment
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“While at the helm of Namcor in 2022, Mulunga allegedly ignored internal company policies to give Enercon special treatment through credit line extensions.”
Hinda-Mbuende steers Namcor through stormy waters
August 2025
12 AugThe Namibian
Imms Mulunga is charged in N$400m Namcor corruption case with multiple co-accused
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“Mulunga and Hamukwaya are charged alongside Malakia, Lydia and Peter Elindi, Cedric Willemse, Mirjam Hamukwaya, Panduleni Hamukwaya, Olivia Dunaiski and Leo Nandago, in a case in which Namcor allegedly lost N$400 million.”
ACC says Mulunga, Hamukwaya still linked to N$400m Namcor graft despite no direct payments
July 2025
21 JulThe Namibian
Imms Mulunga signed fuel supply agreement document
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“Elindi claimed that he signed a fuel supply agreement document signed by Namcor managing director Imms Mulunga, without knowing whether Mulunga had the authority to sign the agreement.”
Key takeaways from Namcor bail hearing day five
17 JulThe Namibian
Imms Mulunga is alleged to have corruptly accepted an Audi Q8 vehicle valued at about N$3.2 million from Victor Malima as reward for facilitating fuel supply to Enercon Namibia and Erongo Petroleum
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“The charges against him include a count of corruptly accepting gratification, in which the state is alleging that between 15 and 18 August 2022 Mulunga corruptly accepted from Malima an Audi Q8 valued at about N$3.2 million as a reward for facilitating the purchase of nine service stations and the supply of fuel to the company, Enercon Namibia, and the close corporation, Erongo Petroleum, without payment.”
Namcor fraud accused denies bribery claims
16 JulThe Namibian
Imms Mulunga was Namcor's then managing director
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“Namcor, listed as the creditor, was represented by its then managing director, Imms Mulunga.”
N$73 million fuel debt transfer unearthed in Namcor scandal
15 JulThe Namibian
Imms Mulunga had house broken into and pillaged house in Windhoek
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“Former National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) managing director Imms Mulunga's house in Windhoek has been broken into and "pillaged", Mulunga's defence lawyer says.”
Former Namcor MD Mulunga's house burgled, ‘pillaged', lawyer says
15 JulThe Namibian
Imms Mulunga was arrested in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at Namcor
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“Mulunga, who was arrested last week in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at Namcor, and eight co-accused are attending a bail hearing by eight of the accused in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court.”
Former Namcor MD Mulunga's house burgled, ‘pillaged', lawyer says
14 JulThe Namibian
Imms Mulunga is facing nine counts
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“According to charges listed on the charge sheet on record at the court, Mulunga is facing nine counts, Willemse 11 counts, Dunaiski is charged with 10 counts, and Jennifer and the Elindi brothers are charged with nine counts each.”
Ninth accused in court on N$228m Namcor charge

Society

Labour Court remits Mulunga-Namcor dispute to arbitrator

The News

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.

13 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 July

Labour Court remits Mulunga-Namcor dispute to arbitrator
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.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Labour Court revives Namcor's N$304m claim against Mulunga
The Labour Court has overturned an arbitrator's decision, allowing national oil company Namcor to pursue a N$304 million claim against Mulunga.
13 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 22 April

14 individuals, six entities plead not guilty in Namcor fraud trial
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.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 April

Twenty Namcor fraud and money laundering accused plead not guilty
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.
21 April 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 31 March

High Court grants bail to six Namcor fraud accused
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 →

Friday 27 March

High Court grants bail to six in Namcor fraud case
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 →

Tuesday 24 March

Namcor fraud case: eighth accused Hamukwaya granted bail
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.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 March

Fourteen Namcor fraud accused to plead in April 2025
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.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

Namcor board appoints new MD despite minister's opposition
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.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 February

Defence claims Namcor bail hearing lacked impartiality and competence
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 →

Sunday 15 February

Namcor fraud accused challenge magistrate's bail refusal in High Court
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 →

Tuesday 10 February

ACC arrests fugitive businessman's mother in Namcor-Enercon case
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.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 January

Namcor interim MD rebuilds trust after fraud, corruption saga
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.
16 January 2026 · New Era →