Two Namibian ministers resign over bribery scandal involving Icelandic fishing firm
WINDHOEK (Reuters) – Namibia’s justice and fisheries ministers resigned on Wednesday over bribery claims involving Icelandic fishing firm Samherji, local media reported on Wednesday. Justice Minister Sackeus Shanghala and Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Bernhard Esau resigned from cabinet following media reports they awarded horse mackerel quotas to Iceland’s biggest fishing firm in exchange for bribes.
Name: Bernhard Esau
Country: Namibia
Company: Government of Namibia
Branch: Politician – Minister
Position: Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister
Reason: Resigned
Announcement Date: November 12, 2019, 11:00pm
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