The ongoing Namcor corruption case has taken center stage in Namibia, with former managing director Imms Mulunga firmly denying allegations of bribery and fraud tied to a N$3.2 million Audi Q8. The case, now playing out in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court, revolves around accusations that Mulunga accepted the luxury vehicle from fugitive businessman Victor Malima as a reward for facilitating major energy transactions.
During his bail hearing, Mulunga strongly dismissed the bribery claim. “I do not possess that vehicle,” he said under oath. “I was not offered that vehicle.” The state alleges he received the vehicle in August 2022 as a payoff for pushing through Namcor’s acquisition of assets from Enercon Namibia and the unauthorized supply of fuel to Enercon, Erongo Petroleum, and Eco Trading—without securing payment.
Allegations Linked to Fuel Supply Deals and Bulk Storage Assets
According to court documents, Mulunga’s involvement allegedly led to the purchase of nine service stations located on Namibian Defence Force bases from Enercon, valued at N$53.3 million. However, Mulunga argued that Namcor did not buy service stations but rather acquired bulk fuel storage facilities. “We purchased rights, titles, and interests in those assets,” he said, noting that physical access was restricted due to the assets being situated within military premises.
The Namcor corruption investigation also accuses Mulunga of enabling unauthorized fuel supply contracts with multiple entities, resulting in unpaid deliveries worth millions. Yet, he insisted that as the managing director of Namcor and its subsidiary, Namcor Trading and Distribution, he had full authority to enter into such agreements.
Strong Denial of Money Laundering and Fraud
When asked about the money laundering charge tied to the Audi Q8, Mulunga responded: “Absolutely not. Not at all.” He emphasized that he had no direct role in fuel deliveries and that operations were handled by specific Namcor teams designated for logistics and customer fulfillment.
Additionally, Mulunga rejected a separate charge stating he caused Namcor a loss of N$347 million, claiming the allegations were baseless and factually inaccurate. As the case unfolds, public attention remains fixed on what could be one of the most impactful cases of Namcor corruption in recent memory.
Implications for Namibia’s Energy Sector and Governance
This unfolding scandal is raising broader concerns about accountability and transparency in Namibia’s public enterprises. With Namcor being a strategic entity in the country’s energy supply chain, any hint of misconduct or mismanagement can have ripple effects on the economy. Get more insights on Manimibia’s Auto Sector on AfriCarGroup portal.
As the bail hearing continues, all eyes are on the courtroom, awaiting whether the defense can effectively dismantle the prosecution's case and whether more names will surface in this expanding Namcor corruption web.
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