During a bail hearing at the Windhoek High Court, defence lawyer Sisa Namandje argued that the judicial proceedings for six accused individuals, charged with fraud and corruption linked to the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), were not handled competently. Namandje expressed significant concerns regarding the integrity of the court process, stating that it lacked impartiality and questioned whether a legitimate judicial hearing even took place in the magistrate's court. He insisted the judges failed to uphold standards expected in such serious matters.

Namandje's comments came as the hearing entered its second day, where he highlighted specific failures in the proceedings that he argued compromised the fairness of the bail decision. He pointed out that a judiciary must be seen as unbiased and competent, suggesting that the manner in which the hearing was conducted appeared more akin to casual interactions than a serious legal process. Namandje's remarks were pointed and aimed at emphasizing the need for the judiciary to maintain a respected and proper decorum in legal matters.

The case underscores ongoing issues within Namibia's judicial system and raises concerns about the conduct of bail hearings, especially in high-profile cases involving allegations of corruption. As the defense prepares for appeals, the implications of this hearing's handling could have significant consequences for public trust in the legal system and the outcomes of the accused's legal battles, particularly given the serious nature of the charges against them.