State seeks Magistrate's recusal in NAMCOR case

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Prosecutor Lilungwe Basson on Wednesday informed Magistrate Jurina |Hochobes that the State intends to file an application against her, asking her to step aside from the ongoing NAMCOR corruption matter.

Ruling on NAMCOR bail set for September 26

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Magistrate Linus Samunzala will deliver his ruling on the bail applications in the NAMCOR case on September 26.

The accused, including former NAMCOR employees and associates, were arrested by the ACC last month.

Maureen Hinda-Mbuende appointed Interim NAMCOR MD

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Former Deputy Minister of Finance Maureen Hinda-Mbuende has been appointed as the Interim Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR).

She takes over from Victoria Sibeya, who has been serving as acting managing director since April this year. 

Defence lawyers conclude NAMCOR bail arguments in Windhoek

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Defence lawyers made their closing arguments in the ongoing NAMCOR bail proceedings before Magistrate Linus Samunzala at the Windhoek Magistrate's Court.

The lawyers have questioned the basis of their clients' arrests and the quality of evidence presented by the Anti-Corruption Commission.

Lawyers defend former NAMCOR executives against criminal charges

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Lawyers representing former NAMCOR Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga and Finance Executive Jennifer Hamukwaya told the court that, while their clients may have breached company policies, they did not commit any criminal offence.

NAMCOR corruption case postponed as former finance executive denies wrongdoing

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The NAMCOR corruption case was postponed to the 1st of August for the continuation of bail proceedings.

Jennifer Hamukwaya, a former finance executive at NAMCOR, testified at the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on Friday. 

Hamukwaya is among the eight accused people seeking to be released on bail.

N$50,000 bail for Lydia Elindi after state drops opposition in NAMCOR probe

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Magistrate Linus Samunzala has granted Lydia Elindi bail for N$50,000 after the state withdrew its objection to her release.

The state had initially proposed bail of N$30,000.

Lydia Elindi, along with her husband Malakia Ekindi, is among the accused in the ongoing NAMCOR corruption case.