The High Court has set aside a no-confidence vote motion, which led to the removal of three Swapo Party Councillors in the ||Kharas Regional Council. The court ruling stems from a legal challenge instituted by councillors Lazarus Nangolo, Tami Amakali, and Suzan Ndjaleka, whose council membership was terminated through a vote of no confidence motion […]
The number of charges in the ongoing NAMCOR corruption case has risen to 71. However, the state has not yet fully disclosed all documents to the legal representatives of the accused. Prosecutors have indicated their intention to submit the remaining documents to the legal teams of the accused persons and want the matter to stand […]
A double murder occurred in the village of Kayeura in the Musese Constituency in the Kavango West Region on Friday afternoon, where two elderly pensioners were killed, allegedly by their grandson. Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga of the Namibian Police Force in the region confirmed the incident, saying that the victims, 79-year-old Hamukwaya Clemens and 84-year-old […]
NAMDIA has confirmed that packages of diamonds recovered by police earlier this year were officially declared, following public calls for clarity by Associate Professor Job Amupanda. In response to NBC News’ queries, NAMDIA said the declaration was communicated in a media statement released in March and that the matter remains under investigation by NAMPOL. Whether […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed the arrest of a ninth suspect in the ongoing multi-million-dollar corruption scandal involving the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia. The arrest occurred on Thursday evening, but the ACC has not revealed the suspect’s identity, only noting that he is male and connected to one of the previously arrested individuals. […]
Thirteen individuals and entities are facing a growing list of charges in connection with the multi-million-dollar NAMCOR corruption scandal. NBC News has reliably learned that more charges are imminent, with additional suspects expected to be arrested. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has charged the accused under various provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act and the Prevention of […]
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has reiterated that none of the individuals arrested today are currently employed by the company. In an official statement, NAMCOR clarified that it cannot comment on ongoing legal proceedings being handled by law enforcement authorities. However, it assured stakeholders that its operations and business integrity remain unaffected. NAMCOR […]
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has reiterated that none of the individuals arrested today are currently employed by the company. In an official statement, NAMCOR clarified that it cannot comment on ongoing legal proceedings being handled by law enforcement authorities. However, it assured stakeholders that its operations and business integrity remain unaffected. NAMCOR […]
The three accused in the recent discovery of a 1.5-hectare dagga plantation at a farm near Okahandja are set to appear in court on Thursday for the bail hearing. Okahandja residents are not taking the matter lightly and have handed over a petition to the Okahandja Magistrate, requesting that no bail be granted to the […]
Former NamCor Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga was arrested this morning, alongside three other senior officials of the state-owned petroleum company. ACC Director General Paulus Noa confirmed the arrests and told NBC News that further arrests are expected during the week. The arrests are part of an ongoing corruption investigation led by the Anti-Corruption Commission, allegedly […]
