Sisa Namandje

Also known as: Namandje · Senior Counsel Sisa Namandje

Politics

Namcor fraud accused challenge selective evidence in bail appeal

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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 →

Friday 13 February

Namcor fraud accused challenge selective evidence in bail appeal
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 →
Namcor fraud case: defence challenges bail denial in appeal
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 →

Monday 9 February

Namibians reflect on founding president Sam Nujoma's legacy
One year after the death of founding president Sam Nujoma in February 2025, Namibian citizens from various walks of life shared their remembrances of his role in leading the country to independence and democracy, crediting him as the architect of the nation's freedom and a visionary leader whose sacrifices and commitment to national unity continue to inspire.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Geingob valued reading to strengthen leadership abilities
At a Heroes' Acre remembrance ceremony, Geingob's daughter Nangula Geingos honoured her late father, noting he believed reading was essential for better leadership and making informed decisions. Attendees, including President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Geingob's widow, described him and Sam Nujoma as pillars of unity and founding giants who shaped Namibia's constitution and democratic institutions.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

Former Nedbank employee denies knowledge of fraud in N$3.1bn case
A former Nedbank Namibia employee testified that she was unaware of any misrepresentation or criminal activity by seven Chinese nationals and one Namibian accused of customs fraud and tax evasion involving N$3.1 billion in allegedly inflated remittances to Chinese suppliers. The defence argued that she verified signatures and documentation but had no evidence of fraud or theft.
23 January 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 22 January

Eight accused plead not guilty to N$3 billion customs fraud
Eight people—Namibian businessman Laurensius Julius and seven Chinese nationals—pleaded not guilty to 1,583 charges of customs fraud, money laundering, and false declarations before the Windhoek High Court. The state alleges they defrauded customs authorities and Nedbank by declaring incorrect import values and inflating freight costs to send inflated payments to China between 2013 and 2016.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

Chinese businessman and associates plead not guilty in N$3 billion fraud trial
A trial began in Windhoek High Court for Chinese businessman Huang and others accused of defrauding the finance ministry of over N$3 billion through customs and tax evasion schemes. All accused pleaded not guilty to over 1,500 charges including fraud, theft, money laundering, and tax evasion.
21 January 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 18 January

Namibian court jurisdiction over illegally abducted fugitives
Namibian law has moved away from the old principle that courts may try defendants regardless of how they were brought into custody, instead following a modern approach that courts must decline jurisdiction when a fugitive is abducted in violation of international law or another state's sovereignty. The author argues that this principle should apply universally, including to the abduction of heads of state.
18 January 2026 · The Namibian →