insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Issues Warning on Fraudulent Investment Schemes The Bank of Namibia has raised alarms about an increase in fraudulent investment schemes that falsely promise financial support for the nation’s development initiatives. These scams primarily target high-ranking government officials and traditional leaders, exploiting their reputations to gain credibility. The Bank has also observed that religious and traditional leaders are being approached to promote these deceptive schemes within their communities, further misleading the public. The regulator's Josefina Oskar: todayOctober 23, 2024 22
insert_link Local BANK OF NAMIBIA WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST FRAUDULENT INVESTMENT SCHEMES The Bank of Namibia has noted with increasing concern the rise of fraudulent investment schemes that falsely promise financial backing for Namibia’s development initiatives. These schemes are particularly aimed at high-ranking government officials, ministries, traditional leaders, and prominent public figures, exploiting their reputations to lend credibility to deceptive offers. Recently, the Bank has observed that prominent religious and traditional leaders, as well as church elders, are also approached […] todayOctober 23, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia warns public about Global Green Network The Bank of Namibia has warned the public about Global Green Network after finding that it broke the Banking Institutions Act, of 1998. The investigation showed that the company was involved in illegal financial activities. As a result, the Bank advises people to stop dealing with Global Green Network immediately. BoN’s Strategic Communications Practitioner, Josefina Oskar. todaySeptember 18, 2024 31
insert_link Opinion Pieces Do not share your banking PINs or OTPs with anyone – banks included By Bank Windhoek’s Forensic Services Manager, Johnny Truter In the past, bank robbers were brazen. They used weapons and physical intimidation to instil fear into staff, security guards and any customers who were in the branch. Their timing was considered. They would strike on the last day of the month, for instance, at a time of day when the branch cash levels were high and before too many people could […] todayDecember 4, 2023 29