A magistrate found the evidence of one accused in the alleged multi-million-dollar Namcor corruption case to be truthful but ordered that she remain behind bars. 

The appeal against the refusal of bail for the NAMCOR corruption accused persons will be heard in the Windhoek High Court from 14 to 16 January.

The appeal is against a magistrate’s refusal to grant bail.

Justice Philanda Christiaan and Justice Eileen Rakow will hear the matter.

Reports of bribery linked to the issuing of driver and learner licences appear to be on the decline. The Roads Authority said it has not recorded any such cases this year. Speaking to NBC News, Corporate Communications Manager Hileni Fillemon said incidents related to bribery have dropped over the years.

Former Minister Sacky Shanghala has asked the High Court to halt his prosecution in the Fishrot case, pending a review of the investigation and legal processes that led to the charges.

The review application seeks to temporarily stop proceedings while the court examines the claims.

The State has filed an application for leave to appeal the decision that granted bail to NAMCOR accused Cedric Willemse.

The State is accusing him of being part of a syndicate involved in misappropriating nearly N$400 million in public funds.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has charged the Education Deputy Director for the Erongo Region, Natalia Guriras, and a colleague, Betty Somses, with allegedly providing false information to admit Somses to a teachers’ programme at UNAM.

Guriras and Somses were arrested on Wednesday in Swakopmund.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has emphasised the importance of ethical conduct and accountability in public service to fight corruption and promote good governance.

The ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Joseph Isaack, has stated that allegations of corruption relating to the appointment of a staff member are false.

Isaack asserts that the appointment of Hermina Thomas was legitimate, refuting accusations of nepotism and favouritism.

Churches must take an active role in restoring moral order and accountability if Namibia is to overcome corruption, inequality, and stagnation.

This was the message from speakers at the 3rd Annual Economic Summit at Swakopmund.

The Elindi brothers, who have been arrested and accused in the alleged NAMCOR multi-million dollar corruption scandal, have approached the High Court to have their bail denial by Magistrate Linus Samunzala set aside.