Munyama case delayed

THE theft and fraud case of the former Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Gerry Munyama, has been postponed until November for Police investigation.

Munyama made a third appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. He was told that his case had been adjourned until November 22 for the Police to finalise their investigation.A date for the start of his trial is expected to be set on that date.Munyama was not asked to plead to a number of charges of theft and fraud for allegedly pocketing about N$346 000 during stint at the national broadcaster.Munyama’s bail of N$10 000 bail was extended until his next court appearance.The charges against Munyama were laid by the NBC Board of Directors shortly after he was suspended in November.NBC Board Chairman Ponhele ya France announced at a media conference on November 16 that Munyama was suspected of serious misconduct and that thousands of dollars were allegedly paid into his personal bank account.Munyama resigned a day before he was scheduled to appear before a disciplinary hearing.NampaHe was told that his case had been adjourned until November 22 for the Police to finalise their investigation.A date for the start of his trial is expected to be set on that date.Munyama was not asked to plead to a number of charges of theft and fraud for allegedly pocketing about N$346 000 during stint at the national broadcaster.Munyama’s bail of N$10 000 bail was extended until his next court appearance.The charges against Munyama were laid by the NBC Board of Directors shortly after he was suspended in November.NBC Board Chairman Ponhele ya France announced at a media conference on November 16 that Munyama was suspected of serious misconduct and that thousands of dollars were allegedly paid into his personal bank account.Munyama resigned a day before he was scheduled to appear before a disciplinary hearing.Nampa