The anti-corruption commission arrested three suspects on Wednesday in the Zambezi Region for their involvement in a fraudulent drought food supply scheme.
On Friday, the Katima Mulilo magistrate's court denied them bail.
The three suspects arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, in connection with the fraudulent drought food supply scheme – which led to the government paying over N$4.2 million for supplies that were never delivered – were denied bail in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's
A former employee of the Katima Mulilo Town Council, Namasiku Kasika, who was arrested by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) in the town on Tuesday, made her first appearance before the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, said he was disappointed to learn when he took over the ministry that the Masokotwani project remained incomplete because of financial mismanagement by the Zambezi Regional Council.
It has been 14 years, and the Masokotwani Development Centre in Katima Mulilo is still incomplete due to underfunding.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa has directed the Bukalo Village Council to open a criminal case against three employees who allegedly embezzled funds from the council .
About N$471,592 has been lost at the hands of three employees.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development is concerned about the slow pace of development of Bukalo Village Council over the past nine years.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has called on the Katima Mulilo Town Council to prioritise the well-being of the residents.
Bukalo Village Council CEO, Ntwala Sazita, says the local authority is struggling to grow due to numerous challenges related to staffing and operational issues.
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is on course with the establishment of infrastructure at Katima Mulilo-Liselo farm in the Zambezi Region.
