Explosive testimony delivered in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday has revealed new allegations of personal relationships and questionable business dealings in the unfolding Namcor fraud and corruption case.
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigator Oberty Inambao testified that former Namcor commercial manager Olivia Dunaiski and accused businessman Austin Elindi were involved in a romantic relationship during or shortly after Dunaiski’s time at the national oil company.
Elindi is linked to Erongo Petroleum, a company that conducted petroleum transactions with Namcor despite a moratorium placed on such dealings in 2022. Although the company is officially owned by another accused, Leo Nandago, Elindi was reportedly operating under power of attorney and had full authority to make decisions on behalf of the firm.
Inambao told the court that despite internal restrictions, fuel supplies to Erongo Petroleum continued with the approval of Dunaiski and Namcor finance executive Jennifer Hamukwaya.
“Despite the moratorium placed by Namcor, Miss Jennifer and Miss Dunaiski further authorised fuel supply to Erongo,” Inambao stated.
According to the investigator, both women were questioned about the decisions, and Dunaiski allegedly expressed displeasure with the scrutiny. She later resigned from Namcor under unclear circumstances.
“We understand when she left Namcor, she went to work for Erongo Petroleum. Subsequently, she became the girlfriend of Mr Elindi,” Inambao added, although he admitted being unsure about the timeline of the relationship.
The defence, led by senior lawyer Sisa Namandje, strongly objected to these claims, describing them as irrelevant and damaging to Dunaiski’s character.
Inambao also highlighted financial transactions that raised red flags. He alleged that Erongo Petroleum paid former Namcor manager Cedric Willemse approximately N$1.6 million over a five-month period in 2022.
In a separate transaction, the company allegedly transferred N$500 000 to a close corporation owned by Hamukwaya’s husband just three days after she approved a fuel sale valued at N$22 million to Erongo. That deal, Inambao testified, contributed to a staggering N$238 million debt that Erongo Petroleum now reportedly owes Namcor.
The bail hearing continues, with all six accused facing serious charges linked to fraud, corruption, and the abuse of public trust.
