The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) arrested 19 people countrywide in corruption-related cases in November.
The accused range from government officials, local authority councillors and council employees.
Investigations into these cases date as far back as 2015.
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo on Sunday explained that a person can still be prosecuted after five years, with a cut-off time set at 20 years.
Lawyer Richard Metcalfe has asked why the ACC is not targeting corruption cases dating back to before its establishment in 2008, since there is no prescription on pursuing corruption cases.
Political analyst Sakaria Johannes says making arrests during the election campaigning period is suspicious and questionable.
“However, if the arrests are not politically motivated, it is a good thing. For now, it is hard to tell, but let us see next year.
“If they continue with this good performance in tackling corruption, we will see the truth,” he says.
Former councillor, Khorixas Town Council (2010–2015).
Charged in the Erf 2210 sale case.
On bail of N$5 000.
Case postponed to 25 November.
Hydrologist technician, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform.
Accused of helping to certify a Water Sampling Trailer that was never delivered, leading to a N$387 397 loss.
On bail of N$10,000.
Case postponed to 26 January 2026.
Owner, MacGodmen Trading CC.
Accused of colluding in the false certification of the trailer and in an earlier 2023 tender where goods were also not delivered. Total alleged loss: N$792 257.
On bail of N$10 000.
Case postponed to 26 January 2026.
Former mayor of Walvis Bay.
Charged with using his office for gratification and money laundering under the
Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
On bail of N$10 000.
Case postponed to 8 December.
Deputy director of administration, Kavango East Regional Council.
Accused of sending interview questions to a candidate he had a personal relationship with during an October 2023 recruitment process.
On bail of N$5 000.
Case continues 25 February 2026.
Regional sport officer, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport (Tsumkwe).
Accused of working with petrol attendants to convert govern- ment fuel-card payments into cash, totalling N$21 910.45.
On bail of N$2 000.
Case postponed to 9 June 2026.
Senior agricultural technician, Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform.
Accused of inflating a weeding subsidy claim and misappropriating N$10 500.
On bail of N$5 000.
Case resumes 5 March 2026.
Control administrative officer, Oshikango Constituency Office.
Accused of receiving interview questions from Kangumbe during interviews.
On bail of N$5 000.
Case continues 25 February 2026.
Deputy director for programmes and quality assurance, Erongo Region Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture.
Accused of helping secure a University of Namibia (Unam) admission using false information.
On bail of N$10 000.
Case postponed to 24 August 2026.
Official, Erongo Directorate of Education,
Arts and Culture.
Accused of giving false information to Unam for a training programme.
On bail of N$10 000.
Case postponed to 24 August 2026.
Former official, Ministry of Works and Transport (Swakopmund).
Accused of awarding government work worth N$84 132 to his own company without proper procurement.
On bail of N$20 000. Case postponed
to 25 February 2026.
Resident of Okadiva village.
Accused of working with Muliehi to misappropriate N$10 500 from a 2017 subsidy claim.
On bail of N$5 000.
Case resumes 5 March 2026.
Former chief executive,Khorixas Town Council.
Accused of buying a council house that was undervalued, renovated with council funds, and sold to him through a housing scheme he did not qualify for.
On bail of N$5 000.
Case postponed to 25 November
(Regional Court, Otjiwarongo)
Former employee, Namibia Airports Company (NAC).
Accused of issuing a N$320 000 cheque without funds to buy a company vehicle.
On bail of N$10,000.
Case postponed to 5 December.
Former chairperson, Omaruru Municipality Management Committee.
Accused of directing the appointment of her brother as workshop foreman ahead of higher-scoring candidates.
On bail of N$8 000.
Case postponed to 4 December.
Former councillor, Khorixas Town Council (2010–2015).
Charged in the
Erf 2210 sale case.
On bail of N$5 000.
Case postponed to 25 November.
Former councillor, Khorixas Town Council
(2010–2015).
Charged in the
Erf 2210 sale case.
On bail of N$5 000.
Case postponed to 25 November.
Former councillor, Khorixas Town Council (2010–2015).
Charged in the
Erf 2210 sale case.
On bail of N$5 000.
Case postponed to 25 November.
Former councillor, Khorixas Town Council (2010–2015).
Charged over the same alleged improper sale of Erf 2210.
On bail of N$5 000.
Case postponed to 25 November.
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