Jennifer Hamukwaya, the former Executive of Finance and Administration at NAMCOR, was arrested at her workplace, the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), amid an ongoing investigation into corruption and fraud.
Hamukwaya is accused of receiving part of a N$2.5 million payment to facilitate the fraudulent purchase of nine service stations by NAMCOR. Peter Elindi, a businessman and former Enercon Managing Director, allegedly paid a total of N$2.4 million to Hamukwaya and Cornelius Cedric Willemse, former Supply and Logistics Manager at NAMCOR, to approve the purchase of these stations.
In addition, Hamukwaya is charged with accepting N$500,000 into the account of Panduleni Farming CC to authorize a fuel supply contract worth N$22 million, benefiting Erongo Petroleum CC, a company linked to credit fraud involving NAMCOR.
Hamukwaya recounted the moment she learned about the arrests: while in a management meeting at NQA, she received calls confirming Willemse’s arrest. Shortly after, police officers came to the NQA premises to arrest her. She explained the emotional impact, mentioning her concern for her three young children and the potential loss of her job.
The investigation continues as authorities delve deeper into the alleged corruption and financial crimes surrounding NAMCOR.
