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Justicia ShipenaAnti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chief investigating officer Oberty Inambao told the court  on Monday that former Namcor finance executive Jennifer Hamukwaya had access to Enercon Namibia’s bank account five months before the company entered into  any agreement with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor). Testifying in the ongoing bail hearing in the high-profile fuel corruption case, Inambao said the ACC obtained a resolution dated 26 October 2021 authorising Hamukwaya’s access to the Enercon account. “As part of the account opening documentation obtained, there was a resolution made by Enercon... in which Jennifer Hamukwaya was given access,”said  Inambao. He told…

Justicia Shipena Self-employed plumber and accused number nine in the high-profile Namcor fuel corruption and bribery case, Leo Nandago Stefanus (36), says he was approached by Austin Elindi, son of businessman Peter Elindi, to start a petroleum company in which he would hold shares. Stefanus said Austin came to him towards the end of 2019 or early 2020 with the idea of establishing Erongo Petroleum CC. He made this statement in an affidavit submitted as part of his formal bail application at the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. “Sometime towards the end of the year 2019 or at the beginning of the…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) chief executive officer Abraham Nehemia says the company is reviewing its procurement system to create more opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the sector. He made the remarks during an engagement with northern-based SME owners.  The discussions aimed to build a shared understanding of NamWater’s procurement processes while aligning with the public procurement act and the country's socio-economic goals, including SME empowerment, job creation, and infrastructure development. Nehemia said procurement is not just about transactions but plays a key role in service delivery, institutional trust, and national progress.  He said…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja  The High Court in Windhoek has set aside two criminal convictions in an old fraud case, saying they were wrongly added on top of other similar charges.  At the same time, the court also rejected the appeal attempt because it was filed more than seven years late. The judgement was delivered on 1 August 2025 by judges Dinah Usiku and Herman Christiaan. Fransisca Rongipo Petrus was convicted in 2015 in the Keetmanshoop Regional Court on four charges: fraud, forgery, uttering a forged instrument, and theft by false pretences.  The case stemmed from an incident in August 2009 in…

Allexer Namundjembo The Pupkewitz Foundation has pledged N$10 million for national development and community upliftment across the country. Pupkewitz Foundation chief executive officer Meryl Barry announced the commitment during a press conference held in Windhoek on Thursday.  The pledge marks a tribute to the foundation’s 100-year legacy and a promise to Namibia’s future. “Signifying N$100,000 for each of the 100 years of being in business, the Foundation reinforces its commitment to national development and community upliftment,” said Barry. She said the money would be directed to six focus areas: education, health, community care, environment, sports, and arts and culture. “These…