… This is a finding made by judge Thomas Masuku in a judgement delivered in the Windhoek High Court last week. …
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Thomas Masuku
Also known as: judge Thomas Masuku
High Court judge who presided over GIPF fraud and anti-corruption cases, ruling on embezzlement and corruption convictions in 2026.
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- May 2026
… The matter appeared briefly before judge Thomas Masuku in the Windhoek High Court on Monday. …
Govt defends N$13-million lawsuit over alleged Katutura hospital negligenceStaff Reporter HIGH Court judge Thomas Masuku has ruled in favour of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), ordering two former employees who are accused of defrauding the institution to pay back an amount of N$18.6 million, which they are said to have embezzled via an …
High Court rules in favour of GIPF in N$18 million case- March 2026
… In a 2024 ruling, High Court Judge Thomas Masuku ordered the forfeiture of eight motor vehicles and funds held in 13 bank accounts, which reportedly contained about N$13 million as of July 2020. …
Amushelelo, Cloete seek 360 charges joinder- February 2026
… Judge Thomas Masuku convicted Conradie (66) and a family friend, Sara Damases (61), on the two charges in a judgement delivered in the Windhoek High Court yesterday. …
Veteran lawyer Dirk Conradie convicted on two Anti‑Corruption Act charges in long‑running MTC case… Windhoek High Court Judge Thomas Masuku yesterday stated that, in his view, Conradie is the one who had information about the MTC tender outcomes. …
Corruption: Dirk Conradie convictedStaff Reporter HIGH Court Judge Thomas Masuku has found prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie and a co-accused, Sarah Damases, guilty of contravening section 42 of the Anti-Corruption Act after they allegedly tried to convince the directors of advertising company DV8 Saatchi & Saatchi t …
Prominent lawyer Conradie found guilty on corruption charge related to MTC- October 2024
… The party won its case on 5 September, when judge Thomas Masuku ruled that the ECN failed to give the party an opportunity to be heard before the decision to cancel its registration was taken. …
ECN admits error in deregistration of CDV and NEFF… The party won its case on 5 September, when judge Thomas Masuku ruled that the ECN failed to give the party an opportunity to be heard before the decision to cancel its registration was taken. …
Electoral commission reverses decision to deregister Christian Democratic Voice- September 2024
… Earlier this month, the High Court, under judge Thomas Masuku, ruled in favour of NEFF. …
Electoral commission reviews NEFF High Court ruling as party remains registered
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High Court orders two former GIPF employees to repay N$18.6m
The News
Judge Thomas Masuku ruled that two former annuity administrators, Martin Smith and Vabiola Aoses, were responsible for fraudulent payments totalling N$18.6 million from the Government Institutions Pension Fund and must repay that amount plus 20% annual interest.
Why it matters
High Court orders two former GIPF employees to repay N$18.6m in fraudulent payments, a major accountability ruling.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 18 May
High Court orders two former GIPF employees to repay N$18.6m
Judge Thomas Masuku ruled that two former annuity administrators, Martin Smith and Vabiola Aoses, were responsible for fraudulent payments totalling N$18.6 million from the Government Institutions Pension Fund and must repay that amount plus 20% annual interest.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Government defends N$13-million Katutura Hospital negligence lawsuit
The government has filed notice to defend a N$13-million lawsuit brought by a woman who claims a broken surgical needle was left lodged in her uterus following 2016 surgery at Katutura Intermediate Hospital. In a special plea, government attorneys denied allegations of negligence against the Ministry of Health and Social Services, arguing medical staff acted with appropriate expertise and care.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 12 May
High Court orders N$18.6 million repayment in GIPF fraud case
High Court judge Thomas Masuku ruled in favour of the Government Institutions Pension Fund, ordering two former employees, Martin Eugen Smith and Vabiola Aoses, to repay N$18,664,657.59 they allegedly embezzled by creating false documents to reactivate suspended child annuitant benefits and channelling the funds into personal accounts.
12 May 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 19 March
Amushelelo and Cloete seek consolidation of 360 fraud charges
Social activist Michael Amushelelo and business partner Gregory Cloete have asked the High Court to consolidate 360 fraud and money laundering charges against them, claiming several counts are duplications. The two face allegations of defrauding investors through an investment scheme known as Project One Million between 2018 and 2019.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 12 February
Veteran lawyer Conradie convicted on anti-corruption charges in MTC case
High Court Judge Thomas Masuku convicted lawyer Dirk Conradie and Sara Damases on two Anti-Corruption Act charges after a long-running trial, finding they corruptly solicited gratification and conspired to breach the law in connection with an MTC advertising tender worth about N$60 million. Conradie was acquitted on a third charge of corruptly using his former position as MTC board chairperson.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 11 February
Lawyer Dirk Conradie convicted of corruption over MTC tender
Prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie has been found guilty of corruption and conspiracy to commit corruption in relation to a N$60 million MTC telecommunications tender. The Windhoek High Court convicted him of attempting to bribe business figures with an advertising contract in exchange for accepting his co-accused Sara Damases as a black economic empowerment partner.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Prominent lawyer Conradie guilty of corruption in MTC contract scheme
High Court Judge Thomas Masuku found lawyer Dirk Conradie and Sarah Damases guilty of contravening the Anti-Corruption Act after they tried to influence an advertising company to hire Damases as a BEE partner in exchange for securing a N$60 million MTC contract. Conradie, who was MTC board chairperson at the time, was found guilty on two counts: contravening section 42 of the Anti-Corruption Act and conspiring to commit an offence, though the judge found him not guilty on a third count relating to use of public office for gratification.
11 February 2026 · Informanté →