Businesswoman on bribery charge

WINDHOEK businesswoman Louisa Engels was granted bail of N$20 000 when she made her first appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Engels (45), the owner of J&L Thatching, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with bribery after she allegedly handed over N$40 000 to an official of the Receiver of Revenue. According to Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chief Paulus Noa, Engels allegedly approached the official and offered him the bribe in an attempt to clear her outstanding taxes.She allegedly owes the Receiver N$7,6 million.The case against Engels was postponed to January 31 for further investigation.In terms of her bail conditions, Engels has to report to the Police in Windhoek every second day.According to Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chief Paulus Noa, Engels allegedly approached the official and offered him the bribe in an attempt to clear her outstanding taxes.She allegedly owes the Receiver N$7,6 million.The case against Engels was postponed to January 31 for further investigation.In terms of her bail conditions, Engels has to report to the Police in Windhoek every second day.