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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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Mother of fugitive Malima charged in Namcor fraud case

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Martha Antindi, mother of wanted Victor Malima, and Johanna Mundjego appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court facing charges of dealing with gratification, money laundering, and theft connected to N$1.5 million payments from a fuel company implicated in fraud and corruption at state-owned Namcor. The charges relate to alleged money flows from Enercon Namibia through intermediary companies following disputed asset sales and fuel credit defaults at Namcor.

11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Mother of fugitive Malima charged in Namcor fraud case

    Martha Antindi, mother of wanted Victor Malima, and Johanna Mundjego appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court facing charges of dealing with gratification, money laundering, and theft connected to N$1.5 million payments from a fuel company implicated in fraud and corruption at state-owned Namcor. The charges relate to alleged money flows from Enercon Namibia through intermediary companies following disputed asset sales and fuel credit defaults at Namcor.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Gerus Solar One, Namibia's second merchant solar plant, inaugurated

    The 19.3 MWp Gerus Solar One Project, located between Otjiwarongo and Otavi, was officially inaugurated by the British High Commissioner. The plant, developed by Solarcentury Africa in partnership with Sino Energy, will sell electricity directly into the Southern African Power Pool, contributing to Namibia's renewable energy capacity and regional power trade.

    10 February 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 9 February

  1. Two women charged in Namcor fraud and corruption case

    Martha Antindi and Johanna Mundjego were arrested and made first appearance in Windhoek Magistrate's Court on Monday, charged with dealing in gratification, money laundering, and theft linked to alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia. Both women are held in custody pending a bail application hearing on 20 February.

    9 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Kunene community mourns Outjo murder victim Florencia Jacobs

    Following the discovery of 21-year-old Florencia Jacobs' body behind an Outjo fire station, Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has called for regional vigils and donations to support the bereaved family. Outjo constituency youth forum chairperson Ben Narib is urging community members and public servants to help prevent crime in the area.

    9 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. Kunene region overview: geography, demographics, and local governance

    Kunene is one of Namibia's fourteen regions, extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Angolan border and home to Himba, Damara, and Nama communities. With a 2023 population of 120,762 and low population density, the region's capital is Opuwo and current governor is Vipuakuje Muharukua.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Opuwo court delays worsen as magistrates, interpreters scarce

    Court proceedings in Opuwo have been delayed due to a shortage of magistrates and interpreters, with one magistrate managing two court rolls and inadequate coverage for Otjiherero and Damara/Nama speakers. A local lawyer warns the delays violate the right to fair trial, while the judiciary says it faces structural challenges in interpreting all indigenous languages across courts.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Windhoek bar shooting suspect withdraws bail application pending investigation

    Gabes Shiimi, 30, abandoned his formal bail application in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on Friday after the investigating officer testified that investigations were nearing completion. Shiimi faces murder and firearm discharge charges in relation to the June 2025 death of Nande Simon Mulokoshi at the Chicago Bar and Restaurant; the matter has been postponed to 31 March 2026.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

Monday 26 January

  1. PDM president criticises Namibian media quality and coverage

    PDM president McHenry Venaani criticised Namibian journalism for failing to contribute effectively to political discourse, citing inexperienced journalists, inadequate investment, and over-reliance on artificial intelligence. He also urged opposition parties to form coalitions to prevent Swapo from regaining a two-thirds majority, and reported PDM's electoral performance as satisfactory, including reclaiming the Okakarara constituency.

    26 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Namibian governors visit Angola to learn crop production methods

    The governors of Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana and Kunene regions are on a working visit to Angola to exchange knowledge on maize and wheat seed production and subsistence farming support. They met with Angola's Cunene Province acting governor and visited farms to observe production and food security practices.

    21 January 2026 · Informanté →

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