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May 2026
The Namibian
Marina Matundusaid investigations indicateNdeiluka allegedly colluded with NDF members by generating false quotations
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“ACC spokesperson Marina Matundu said investigations indicate that Ndeiluka allegedly colluded with members of the NDF by generating false quotations for repairs on NDF vehicles.”
Marina Matundu, Interim ACC Spokespersonstatedcase highlights serious abuse of official positions and underscores importance of accountability
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“This case highlights serious abuse of official positions for personal enrichment and underscores the importance of accountability within public institutions.”
Marina Matundusaidthe allocation for experts is intended for consultancy services to support strategy evaluation and development
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“ACC spokesperson Marina Matundu yesterday said the allocation for experts is intended for consultancy services to support the evaluation of the current National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan and the development of the upcoming strategy and action plan for 2026 to 2030.”
Marina Matundusaid investigations revealedfraudulent requisitions allegedly submitted under false pretenses
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“In a statement released on Monday, ACC spokesperson Marina Matundu said investigations revealed that fraudulent requisitions were allegedly submitted to the Omaheke regional government stores under false pretenses for the collection of two 10 000-litre water tanks.”
Marina Matundusaid investigations revealedfraudulent requisitions allegedly submitted for collection of water tanks
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“In its statement released on Friday, ACC spokesperson Marina Matundu says investigations revealed that fraudulent requisitions were allegedly submitted to the Omaheke regional government stores under false pretences for the collection of two 10 000L water tanks.”
Marina Matunduexplaineddetails of the alleged corrupt practices and charges
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“ACC spokesperson Marina Matundu explained that Kadhikwa, while detained at Ondangwa Police Holding Cells on 30 January 2023, offered a bribe of N$2,000 to Detective Warrant Officer Hashoongo to avoid being charged in a fraud case that the officer was investigating against him.”
Marina Matundustated that Kambuduused cousin's name to secure funding for Hammer Mill Machine
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“According to Marina Matundu, ACC's spokesperson, Kambudu used the name of her cousin, and secured funding for a Hammer Mill Machine through the Income Generating Activities (IGA's) programme during 2007/2008.”
Former vehicle workshop owner Tweulongelwa Ndeiluka was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly defrauding the Namibian Defence Force of over N$179 000 through false quotations and unpaid repair work between November 2019 and February 2020. He was granted bail of N$10 000 and has been charged under the Anti-Corruption Act with using office or position for gratification, with fraud as an alternative charge.
Why it matters
Anti-Corruption Commission arrest of former workshop owner for N$179,000 NDF fraud demonstrates accountability action against defence sector embezzlement.
Former vehicle workshop owner Tweulongelwa Ndeiluka was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly defrauding the Namibian Defence Force of over N$179 000 through false quotations and unpaid repair work between November 2019 and February 2020. He was granted bail of N$10 000 and has been charged under the Anti-Corruption Act with using office or position for gratification, with fraud as an alternative charge.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a 46-year-old former owner of Lifeline Body Workshop in connection with an alleged scheme between November 2019 and February 2020 in which fraudulent payments totaling approximately N$179,508.91 were made to his company for vehicle repairs never rendered and inflated quotations, allegedly in collusion with NDF members.
The Anti-Corruption Commission announced the arrest of Heita Vilho, a suspended NDF member, for a corruption scheme involving fraudulent payments to a civilian company for vehicle repairs that were never carried out between November 2019 and February 2020, resulting in a financial loss of approximately N$179,508.91 to the NDF. Vilho appeared in court and was granted N$10,000 bail, with his matter remanded to June 2026 for plea.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has set aside N$100,000 for specialised consultancy services to support complex investigations and strategy development in its 2026/27 budget of N$1.9 million. The ACC says outsourcing expert advice is more cost-effective than maintaining permanent specialised staff, though a lawyer noted the amount is modest relative to costs in major corruption cases like Fishrot.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Ernest Gaoab, a former Human Resource Officer at Otavi Town Council who was acting as CEO, for allegedly creating and promoting himself to a non-existent Manager position that was not on the approved organisational structure. He has been charged under the Anti-Corruption Act and granted bail of N$10,000, with his matter postponed to 12 May 2026.
Three officials from the Ministry of Agriculture's rural water supply directorate were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly submitting fraudulent requisitions and diverting two 10,000-litre water tanks intended for communities in Omaheke to private individuals. The tanks have been recovered and the suspects were granted bail of N$10,000 each.
The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three officials from the rural water supply directorate in the Omaheke region for allegedly distributing community water tanks via corrupt practices. The officials are accused of submitting fraudulent requisitions and diverting two 10,000-litre water tanks intended for communities to private individuals; the tanks have since been recovered and will be returned to regional government stores.
Katoole Ipinge, a former marketing and communication manager at Namibia Institute for Public Administration and Management, has been arrested for allegedly diverting client funds to his personal bank account. According to the Anti-Corruption Commission, between June 2021 and December 2021, N$175,200 was deposited into his account, and he appeared in court on Friday and was granted bail of N$10,000.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Administrative Officer Kelenose Mbathera and his girlfriend Belinda Mbaindjikua in connection with alleged fraudulent disability grant applications. The pair allegedly solicited personal documents under the pretext of applying for vulnerable children's grants, then changed applications to disability grants without beneficiaries' knowledge and deposited funds into accounts belonging to the girlfriend.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Michael Nehemia and Fransiskus Ndatoolewe Sheehama of the Namibia Defence Force over a corrupt scheme between November 2019 and February 2020 that caused approximately N$179,508.91 in losses through fraudulent vehicle repair payments and inflated quotations. Both have been charged under the Anti-Corruption Act, with Nehemia granted bail of N$10,000 and Sheehama's court appearance pending, while three other linked suspects remain at large.
The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Sergeant Victory Hafeni Vatileni of Ondangwa Police Station on corruption charges after he allegedly received N$2,000 from an inmate's brother and handed it to the inmate without recording it. The inmate, Fillemon Kadhikwa, was charged with offering the bribe to avoid fraud charges, and Vatileni was additionally charged with providing false information to ACC investigators.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has denied allegations that it intends to conduct re-interviews for the director general position, a role vacant since outgoing chief Stanley Similo's contract expired last year. NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs said the recruitment process remains incomplete and that any claims about re-interviews are "speculation, innuendo and rumour mongering."
A Community Liaison Officer at the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Child Welfare in Eenhana was arrested for siphoning funds meant for vulnerable community members. She secured a Hammer Mill Machine valued at N$31,500 through the Income Generating Activities programme in 2007/2008 using her cousin's name, then operated a milling business with it for her own benefit instead of the intended purpose.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Chris Ndauedua Nghilundilua, a former Senior Administrative Officer at Ohangwena Regional Council, for awarding a 2018 tender for maize blend distribution to a company owned by his nephew while he held signatory power and used funds received to purchase bricks for personal rental property construction.