Jennifer Comalie

“The position of acting managing director has been vacant since the suspension of Mulunga on 4 April in what appears to be part of a power struggle between himself and a powerful faction linked to Namcor's board chairperson, Jennifer Comalie.”

“The police are investigating the process that led to the arrest of National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) board chairperson, Jennifer Comalie, after drugs were allegedly found in her car on Monday.”

“The board chairperson, Jennifer Comalie, confirmed this on Tuesday night.”

“Comalie, however, acknowledged that the move was in breach of the Public Enterprises Governance Act.”

“Comalie is accused of interfering in operational matters after she instructed Mulunga to act fast on a dispute involving a friend of hers – also a businessman.”

“She is also accused of pushing Namcor into a hydrogen deal despite concerns from managers about the terms of the partnership.”

“Comalie has been accused of interfering in the operational matters of the national oil company and putting Namcor's managing director under pressure.”

“Comalie has denied any wrongdoing.”