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Marina Matundu

2026-01-232026-10-22

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March 2026
7 MarThe Namibian
Marina Matundu is Anti-Corruption Commission spokesperson
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“The arrest was announced by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) spokesperson Marina Matundu in a statement on Friday.”
Former Nipam manager arrested over corruption allegations
January 2026
28 JanInformanté
Marina Matundu explained details 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.”
Police officer and inmate charged with corruption
23 JanInformanté
Marina Matundu stated that Kambudu used cousin's name to secure funding for Hammer Mill Machine
Source
“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.”
Community liaison officer arrested for using funds meant for vulnerable people

Business

RCC launches probe into N$30m fuel supply deal with fugitive Malima

The News

The state-owned Roads Contractor Company has launched an internal investigation into a N$30-million fuel supply deal linked to fugitive businessman Victor Malima, of which N$17 million's fuel was never delivered since 2023. The RCC has also paid Oshali Fuel Centre CC N$27 million for undelivered fuel, with Oshali's owner Simeon Handjene facing fraud and corruption charges related to a broader Namcor case.

21 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 21 September

RCC launches probe into N$30m fuel supply deal with fugitive Malima
The state-owned Roads Contractor Company has launched an internal investigation into a N$30-million fuel supply deal linked to fugitive businessman Victor Malima, of which N$17 million's fuel was never delivered since 2023. The RCC has also paid Oshali Fuel Centre CC N$27 million for undelivered fuel, with Oshali's owner Simeon Handjene facing fraud and corruption charges related to a broader Namcor case.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 24 June

Former Home Affairs accountant arrested over fund misappropriation
The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Petrus Panduleni Mbambus, a former accountant at the Ministry of Home Affairs, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of N$164,540.00 in State funds diverted from identity and travel document applications at the Grootfontein office between April 2017 and March 2018.
24 June 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 14 June

ACC investigates Keetmanshoop municipality electricity contract deal
The Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the Keetmanshoop Municipality over alleged irregularities in a N$3.4-million service level agreement awarded to JJF Investments and Bellatrix SME Finance for the supply of prepaid electricity meters. The Ministry of Finance also launched an investigation after receiving information alleging non-compliance with the Public Procurement Act.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

ACC summons health ministry official over procurement fraud probe
The Anti-Corruption Commission has issued a formal summons to a member of the ministry of health and social services' Bid Evaluation Committee to appear for questioning over allegations of procurement manipulation, supply chain fraud, and theft of pharmaceutical medicines from state warehouses. The official is to appear before an ACC investigator on 18 August 2026.
9 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 14 May

Workshop owner arrested for N$179k NDF repair fraud
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.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 13 May

Former workshop owner arrested for N$179,508 NDF fraud scheme
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.
13 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 24 April

ACC arrests NDF member for alleged vehicle repair fraud scheme
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.
24 April 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 12 April

ACC allocates N$100,000 for specialised consultancy services
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.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

Otavi HR officer arrested for unlawful self-promotion
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.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 March

Three government officials charged with water tank corruption in Omaheke
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.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 March

ACC arrests three officials over diverted water tanks
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.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Nipam marketing manager arrested for corruption
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.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 February

ACC arrests Ministry of Gender official over Harambee grant fraud
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.
26 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 24 February

ACC arrests two NDF officers for corruption scheme
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.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 28 January

Police officer and inmate charged in N$2,000 bribery case
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.
28 January 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 26 January

NBC denies plans to re-interview director general candidates
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."
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

Community liaison officer arrested for misusing poverty funds
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.
23 January 2026 · Informanté →
Eenhana official arrested for awarding tender to nephew's company
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.
23 January 2026 · Informanté →