The high-profile NAMCOR corruption case saw fresh developments on Wednesday as two additional accused, Austin Elindi and Connie Van Wyk, made their first appearance before the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. Their arrest on Monday adds to a growing list of individuals implicated in the alleged N$480 million fraud scheme.
The pair now joins 10 others already charged in connection with the multi-million-dollar scandal, which has rocked the national petroleum corporation. The prosecution, represented by the state, has signaled its intention to oppose bail for both Elindi and Van Wyk.
According to court documents, the accused face multiple charges under the Anti-Corruption Act and the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA). Prosecutors allege the existence of a criminal syndicate involving former NAMCOR senior executives and members of the Elindi family, including Austin’s father, Peter Elindi, and his uncle, Malakia Elindi.
Also among those arrested are Immanuel Mulunga, NAMCOR’s former Managing Director; Jennifer Hamukwaya, the company’s former Finance Executive; and Cedric Willemse, Executive of Logistics.
The matter will continue before Magistrate Linus Samunzala on Friday, when bail applications are expected to proceed.
So far, only one of the accused, Lydia Elindi, has been released on bail. Her N$30,000 bail was granted last week after the state withdrew its opposition. As part of her release conditions, she must report to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) twice weekly, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Lydia Elindi and the rest of the accused are expected to return to court on 25 August 2025 for further proceedings.
