The bail application of Bernhardt Esau and Nigel van Wyk in the multimillion-dollar fishrot corruption scandal has been postponed until tomorrow.

Esau's lawyer, Florian Beukes, informed the court that his client was constrained by ill health.

The postponement of Esau's bail hearing and the potential recusal of his legal representation are just the latest twists in the case, and Namibians and the rest of the world are waiting for the outcome with bated breath, given the potential ramifications for the fishing industry and the overall economy.

Lawyer Florian Beukes submitted to the court that arrangements had been made for a medical check-up, including a mental health evaluation, to determine whether Esau is fit to bear witness in his bail application.

Judge David Munsu ruled that if Esau remains unable to support his bail application, the court will proceed with Van Wyk's application.

Esau and van Wyk, along with other accused individuals, are fighting for their liberty in a case that has rocked the fishing industry.

They stand accused in a multimillion-dollar corruption scandal involving an Icelandic company, Samerji.

It was reported that the lawyers representing Esau are contemplating recusing themselves from the case based on a lack of legal fees.

Lawyer Mbanga Siyomunje represents van Wyk, while Esau is represented by Florian Beukes.

The state is represented by E.D. Marondedze and Clife Lutibezi.