NEFF questions N$17m RCC fuel scandal

Staff Writer

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has called for an independent investigation into disputed fuel transactions at the Roads Contractor Company (RCC).

He demanded answers from works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi and the company’s board over approximately N$17 million worth of fuel allegedly not delivered despite payments of about N$30 million.

In a statement issued on Thursday, NEFF deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu called on the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and other competent authorities to investigate the transactions, including procurement procedures, delivery records, payment authorisations and communications involving RCC management and the minister.

The demand comes amid conflicting accounts from Nekundi and RCC acting chief executive Dasius Nelumbu over the handling of fuel-payment approvals.

In a report published on Wednesday, Nekundi denied pressuring or instructing Nelumbu to make payments, while Nelumbu alleged that the minister contacted him over delayed approvals.

The dispute follows reports that RCC paid approximately N$30 million for fuel between September 2023 and July 2025, with around N$17 million worth of fuel allegedly outstanding.

The company’s board announced an internal investigation into the transactions in September.

NEFF said the competing accounts required an evidence-based explanation and called for Nelumbu’s account to be examined alongside the minister’s response and relevant documentary evidence.

The party also called for clarification over the reported decision not to support Nelumbu’s request to suspend RCC executive Andreas Nambahu, including how the concerns raised were handled.

NEFF further called on the RCC board to account for its oversight responsibilities and explain what steps had been taken to recover money paid for fuel that was not delivered.

The party also referred to the ongoing Namcor fraud and corruption case, saying any credible links between the cases should be investigated while ensuring that each matter is assessed on its own evidence.

NEFF said the allegations did not establish wrongdoing and called for an impartial investigation.

“Namibians deserve clear answers about how public money was spent, whether proper procedures were followed and how concerns about the transactions were handled,” Iipumbu said.