Former Fisheries Minister Bernhardt Esau is set to spend another Christmas in the confines of the Windhoek Correctional Facility, as High Court Judge David Munsu ruled that he would remain in custody pending trial.

The judge underscored Esau's clear and prominent involvement in all alleged syndicates linked to the Fishrot scandal, based on preliminary evidence presented by the state during bail proceedings.

On the other hand, Nigel Van Wyk, associated with the scandal through his employment at Shanghala's company, has been granted bail under stringent conditions.

High Court judge David Munsu is set to deliver his ruling on the bail application of two Fishrot accused persons.

Former Fisheries Minister Bernhardt Esau and Nigel Van Wyk will hear on Tuesday if their pleas for liberty will be granted.

In his bail application, Esau consistently stated that he was never involved in the allocation of quotas or fishing rights and depended on his senior staff, including the then permanent secretary, Ulitala Hiveluah, to do the administrative work.

He would just sign off on it, he stated.