Mineworkers Union Leaders Under Scrutiny for N$2 Million Payments to Investment Company Chairperson

The Mineworkers Union of Namibia leaders are facing scrutiny over N$2 million payments made to Johannes Ndeutepo, chairperson of a union-owned investment company, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Ndeutepo’s dual role in the union and the investment company has sparked internal upheaval, including the suspension of former leaders. The investigation also encompasses the management of the union’s N$750 million business empire, with a focus on transactions involving Ndeutepo and the Namibia Miners Investment Trust account. Ndeutepo acknowledges providing services in his personal capacity but denies any wrongdoing.