Olga Muharukua

Also known as: magistrate Muharukua · Muharukua · Western Muharukua · magistrate Olga Muharukua · Vipuakuje Muharukua · Kunene governor · Kunene Regional Governor · Zenaune Muharukua

Kunene Regional Council chairperson challenging minister's fund freeze as unlawful over chief officer dispute.

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Fourteen Namcor fraud accused to plead in April 2025

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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 →

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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 →

Thursday 19 March

Kunene trains 15 beekeepers in honey production skills
The Kunene Governor's office, working with Agra ProVision, trained 15 participants in modern beekeeping techniques and financial management. Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua aims to expand the programme to 200 beehive outlets across the region, using profits from initial sales to train additional beekeepers and create livelihoods.
19 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 March

Aminuis zone athletics team wins 33 medals at regional championship
Zebaldt Ngaruka Aminuis athletic zone coordinator Zenaune Muharukua expressed satisfaction with his team's performance at the Omaheke Regional Athletics Championship in Gobabis, where 108 athletes from the zone won 33 medals including five gold. Muharukua noted that at least eight athletes are believed to have met qualifying standards and praised community support, while highlighting the need for continued assistance to talented athletes, particularly from marginalised San communities.
17 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 March

Omaheke region prepares for Regional Athletic Championship in Gobabis
Athletic clubs from Omaheke's seven constituencies are converging in Gobabis for the Regional Athletic Championship, with zones reporting hundreds of qualified athletes and strong prospects for national selection. The event runs Friday and Saturday at Legare Sports Stadium, with logistics in place and sponsorship support announced.
13 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 9 March

Prosecutors' killers case transferred to Ondangwa Magistrate's Court
Two men accused in the murder of prosecutor Justine Shiweda have had their case transferred from Windhoek to Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to be tried with their co-accused. Eight people have been arrested over the October 2025 attack on Shiweda, which involved shooting and throwing corrosive acid on his body, allegedly linked to his denial of bail to one of the accused.
9 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 2 March

Kaoko Fria smart city project stalls amid regulatory rejection
Namibia's Environment Ministry has denied authorising the Kaoko Fria Smart City project within Skeleton Coast National Park, citing conservation concerns, while the Kunene Regional Council says it was never consulted despite the company's recruitment drive in Windhoek. The company claims it has submitted environmental assessments and is seeking deproclamation of the park for the development.
2 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 February

Fugitive Malima's mother and aunt granted bail in Namcor fraud case
Two women arrested in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at Namcor have been granted bail of N$50,000 each. Martha Antindi and her sister Johanna Mundjego deny active involvement in the movement of funds and claim they delegated all operational responsibilities to Antindi's son Victor Malima, who remains a fugitive.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 February

Three accused in Namcor scandal granted bail Friday
A former bank employee and two relatives of fugitive Victor Malema were granted bail of N$50,000 each in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor). The three must report weekly to authorities and face charges including forgery, money laundering, and theft; six accused in the matter are now out on bail pending investigations.
23 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 February

High Court dismisses State's bail appeal for Willemse
A Windhoek High Court judge struck the State's application for leave to appeal against bail granted to former Namcor executive Cornelius Cedric Willemse, finding that the State had missed the deadline to file its heads of argument. The State, which had accused Willemse of facilitating fuel supply in breach of policy and receiving suspicious deposits, must now start the bail appeal process afresh.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
State must restart appeal against Namcor manager's bail
The Windhoek High Court struck the state's application for leave to appeal against bail granted to former Namcor manager Cedric Willemse off the court roll, ruling that the state must start afresh with a proper postponement application if it wishes to continue the appeal. Willemse, facing 10 charges including fraud and corruption, was granted N$200,000 bail by a magistrate who found his explanation for payments plausible.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →