Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)

Pensioner loses lawsuit against ACC’s Noah and Imalwa
05 Sep

Pensioner loses lawsuit against ACC’s Noah and Imalwa

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Paulus Noah, and Prosecutor General, Martha Imalwa have emerged victorious in a lawsuit filed against them by pensioner Selma Fimanekeni Mbome for unlawful arrest by ACC members in 2017. The ruling was handed down by High Court Judge Kobus Miller yesterday. In her lawsuit, Mbome cited Noah, Imalwa and the government as the first, second, and third respondents. She sought N$1,695,454 in damages, with interest at a rate of 20 percent per annum for the suffering she endured during her arrest and the associated legal costs. Mbome was arrested in…
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Mulunga can’t return to work without Namcor clearance: Coelho…Acting MD to continue
04 Aug

Mulunga can’t return to work without Namcor clearance: Coelho…Acting MD to continue

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Martin Endjala Despite being exonerated of any criminal intent by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), suspended Namcor Managing Director, Immanuel Mulunga is unable to return to work since the board has not cleared him yet, says Namcor spokesperson, Paulo Coelho. In an interview yesterday, Coelho informed the Windhoek Observer that Mulunga has only been cleared by the ACC and not by the appointing body, the Namcor board of directors. Coelho was replying to questions from the Windhoek Observer on why Mulunga is yet to return to duty more than a week after ACC refused to charge him for corruption following payments…
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ACC to investigate Parliament fraud
19 Apr

ACC to investigate Parliament fraud

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The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Paulus Noa, has confirmed that the state agency will initiate an investigation into allegations that more than N$1.2 million was stolen from the National Assembly. “Taking into consideration the magnitude of the allegations as circulating on the social media and also in the print media, ACC will initiate preliminary investigation into the allegations,” Noa said. According to a media statement issued by the National Assembly (NA) on Saturday, two National Assembly officials have resigned and one discharged from their jobs after they allegedly stole more than N$1.2 million. The National Assembly admission…
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338 Fishrot witnesses will not prolong trial
24 Feb

338 Fishrot witnesses will not prolong trial

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Eba Kandovazu THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) lead investigator in the fishrot corruption saga, Andreas Kanyangela today said that a total 338 state witnesses will testify, but only less than 20 will take longer to testify in the witness dock. Kanyangela said that the majority of the witnesses will not take much of the trial, as they will mainly testify about the services they rendered and the amounts they received from the suspects. Former Fisheries Minister Bernard Esau, former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala, former Managing Director of Investec Asset Management James Hatuikulipi, former Fishcor Chief Executive Officer Mike Nghipunya, Ricardo Gustavo,…
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Katjavivi calls for reinforcement of ACC-Parliament collaboration
22 Oct

Katjavivi calls for reinforcement of ACC-Parliament collaboration

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Tujoromajo Kasuto The Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, says the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is mandated by its enabling legislation to table its reports in the National Assembly, hence the interest relating to the work of the Anti-Corruption Commission. He says to fight corruption efficiently and effectively, there needs continuous promotion of a national culture of transparency. “It is therefore imperative that we continue to strengthen the relationship between ACC and the oversight body, such as Parliament through its various Parliamentary Standing Committees,” he adds. Katjavivi notes that “the fight against corruption is not solely the responsibility of ACC…
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Opposition parties to challenge Noa re-appointment
30 Jul

Opposition parties to challenge Noa re-appointment

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Andrew Kathindi Opposition parties in the National Assembly will oppose a decision by this chambers to re-appoint Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General, Paulus Noa, and his second in charge, Deputy Director General, Erna van der Merwe, Windhoek Observer can reveal. This was confirmed by Popular Democratic Movement Leader, McHenry Venaani, following a special session of the National Assembly today which approved President Hage Geingob’s nominations of Noa and van der Merwe. “All the opposition [parties] together have just taken a decision that we are approaching the court on an urgent basis to nullify that decision,” Venaani tells Windhoek Observer. Noa…
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ACC’s boss, Parliament debate on hold . . . following chaos in August House
29 Jul

ACC’s boss, Parliament debate on hold . . . following chaos in August House

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Andrew Kathindi The debate on the re-appointment of Director–General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Paulus Noa, is indefinitely on hold after Parliament descended into chaos. Swapo’s Party’s Chief Whip, Hambyuka, Hamunyela, proposed an “end” to the debate after nearly two hours into the debate. “I move in terms of rule 106 A of the standing rules and order that the question be now put to the speaker to close the debate.” The motion, which the Speaker tried to correct as not a motion, was not received well by the members of the Nati0nal Assembly with Speaker of Peter Katjavivi, stating…
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PDM to oppose Noa’s re-appointment
28 Jul

PDM to oppose Noa’s re-appointment

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Andrew Kathindi The Leader of the official opposition, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani says his party will reject the nomination of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General, Paulus Noa, when the matter is brought for debate tomorrow, 28 July. Prime Minister, Saara Kugongelwa, on Tuesday afternoon confirmed to the National Assembly, which met for a special session after it has been on an indefinite break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that Noa and his second in charge, Erna van der Merwe, have been nominated by President Hage Geingob. “We are going to vehemently argue against the reappointment of Noa. He…
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ACC not investigating Defence Ministry
21 Jan

ACC not investigating Defence Ministry

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Maria Hamutenya and Andrew Kathindi The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has said its not investigating any allegations of corruption at the Defence Ministry, including allegations of a shady N$10 million hand sanitizer deal, as no one has come forth with information. Windhoek Mayor Job Amupanda has raised various corruption allegations against Minister of Defence, Peter Vilho, including his alleged approval of a tender to supply the ministry with hand sanitiser worth N$10 million. ACC’s Director General, Paulus Noa, told Windhoek Observer that his office has not looked into the case. “We are not aware of any allegations made towards the Minister…
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ACC chief investigator loses Prime Minister appeal
29 Sep

ACC chief investigator loses Prime Minister appeal

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Staff Writer The High Court, on Monday 28 September, dismissed a case by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)’s Chief of Investigation Phelem Masule who had sought to overturn Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila’s decision to remove him from his position. The Prime Minister, earlier last month, removed Masule from his role as the Chief of Investigation a mere week after he received the promotion, citing “irregularities” in his appointment. Masule, who replaced Nelius Becker who is now with the Namibian Police, last month approached the High Court to hear his case against the Prime Minister. When contacted for comment, ACC boss Paulus…
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