Also known as: magistrate Linus Samunzala
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The Namibian
Magistrate Linus Samunzala used the term 'Fuelrot' in introduction of bail decision
“Samunzala used the term 'Fuelrot' in the introduction of his judgement on the bail applications of the six accused, Christiaan noted.”
Judicial caution over ‘Fuelrot' labels as Namcor six win bail appealNew Era
magistrate Linus Samunzala denied bail to six individuals in the Namcor fraud case
“They contended in their appeal that the magistrate selectively assessed evidence in the ruling, where certain material facts were either overlooked or insufficiently considered.”
Six get bail appeal in oil-rot caseThe Namibian
Magistrate Linus Samunzala refused bail applications for six accused in September last year
“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.”
Namcor fraud accused attack magistrate's ‘hostile' and ‘selective' bail refusal in High Court appealNew Era
Magistrate Linus Samunzala refused bail application on 26 September
“The appellants, Peter and Malakia Elindi, Immanuel Mulunga, Jennifer Hamukwaya, Olivia Dunaiski and Leo Nandago, are seeking a redirection on Magistrate Linus Samunzala's decision to refuse their bail application on 26 September last year.”
Namcor-rot: Bail appeal tests evidence selectionInformanté
Magistrate Linus Samunzala denied bail to Peter and Malakia Elindi
“Namandje commenced with the appeal hearing, challenging the refusal of bail by Magistrate Linus Samunzala to his clients Peter and Malakia Elindi before High Court judges of appeal Christiaan Philanda and Eileen Rakow.”
Namandje says Magistrate failed to hear all sides in Namcor bail appealInformanté
Magistrate Linus Samunzala erred by accepting unsubstantiated insinuations of investigating officer
“"The learned magistrate further erred by accepting the unsubstantiated insinuations of the investigating officer, who offered conjecture rather than evidence, alleging vaguely that 'criminal activities' had occurred between NAMCOR and Enercon, and that Mulunga was 'in the middle of all this,'" Isaack said.”
Use of Audi vehicle purchased by Malima not a criminal offence, says Mulunga in bail appealNew Era
Magistrate Linus Samunzala denied bail to the accused on grounds that they were flight risks and would interfere with investigations
“Samunzala had denied them bail on grounds that they contradicted themselves during cross-examination and in their evidence in chief.”
Namcor corruption bail appeal deferredInformanté
Windhoek Magistrate Linus Samunzala denied bail to Hamukwaya
“JENNIFER Hamukwaya, the 43-year-old Namibian woman who reached the top echelons of the corporate world before being arrested in a fraud and money laundering case linked to state-owned oil company Namcor, said that Windhoek Magistrate, Linus Samunzala, who denied her bail, did so without providing proof that she received any money into her personal accounts from an alleged N$1.4 million paid as gratification.”
Hamukwaya says there is no evidence she received bribe money in High Court bail appealThe Namibian
Magistrate Linus Samunzala delivered his verdict on the bail application
“Magistrate Linus Samunzala deliver his verdict on the bail application in the case of The State vs. Immanuel Mulunga and 12 others.”
BAIL APPLICATION | Namcor corruption case – 26 September 2025The Namibian
Magistrate Linus Samunzala is presiding over bail hearing
“The bail hearing is continuing before magistrate Linus Samunzala.”
Lawyer accuses state of using media to provoke public anger in Namcor caseThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A legal representative for two accused in the Namcor fraud case has appealed their bail denial before the High Court, arguing that the Magistrate failed to weigh evidence fairly and ignored concessions by the investigating officer that the accused posed no flight risk or public danger. The case involves allegations that ex-Namcor employees and private business owners conspired to defraud the state oil entity of over N$400 million through bogus asset deals.
13 February 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
Jennifer Hamukwaya, arrested in a fraud and money laundering case linked to state-owned Namcor, is appealing her bail denial in the High Court, with her lawyer arguing that the magistrate relied on hearsay and speculation despite no funds being deposited into her personal bank account from the alleged N$1.4 million in question.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →