insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Home Affairs Dismisses 18 Officials in Anti-Corruption Crackdown S.A's department of Home Affairs has dismissed 18 officials for various offences including fraud, corruption, and sexual harassment. These officials were involved in issues like granting fake identity documents, illegal marriage registrations, and improper visa approvals. Four others received warnings. Minister Leon Schreiber says these actions reflect the department's ongoing crackdown on corruption, with criminal charges to follow where necessary: todayNovember 21, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa S.A Special Investigating Unit says it has recovered a record eight-billion-rand for the government The S.A Special Investigating Unit says it has recovered a record eight-billion-rand for the government during the 2023/2024 financial year. This is a result of effective investigations, speedy litigation, and recovery processes. The bulk of the recoveries come from investigations into Transnet, Eskom, and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. SIU head, Andy Mothibi, says they have also successfully set aside contracts and administrative action worth over 2.13-billion-rand through the […] todayOctober 16, 2024 9
insert_link Local The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) cautions its members on a recent scam attempt The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has issued a warning to all its members, annuitants, spousal, and children beneficiaries regarding a recent scam attempt. The fraudulent scheme involves fraudsters instructing GIPF clients to visit GIPF offices to claim money, a tactic used to deceive and exploit members. GIPF is urging all members to be cautious and safeguard themselves against these fraud attempts. Members are advised not to engage with […] todayAugust 23, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Katutura Residents Committee Exposes Alleged Corruption at City and Calls for Action Today at Windhoek's Jacob Marenga Secondary School in Katutura The Katutura Residents Committe has planned a meeting. Scheduled for 11:00 AM, the conference aims to shed light on serious allegations involving top officials of the City of Windhoek. Key topics slated for discussion include evidence implicating officials in alleged Solar Billing System fraud including extensive email communications allegedly covering up irregularities. The committee's Shaun Gariseb. todayJuly 10, 2024 55
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Accountant Remanded in Custody Over N$100 Million Fraud Allegations Michael Bronkhorst, accused of orchestrating a fraudulent loan scheme exceeding N$100 million, faced the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on two fraud charges. Reports indicate that following his arrest last week, the court postponed his case to July 15 for further police investigations. Public prosecutor Eric Naikaku opposed bail, citing early-stage investigations and concerns over flight risk, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges. todayJuly 3, 2024 45
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Standard Bank Faces Security Breach as Customers Report Fraud and Missing Funds South Africa's Standard Bank customers have taken to social media to report massive security breaches, including fraudulent transactions and missing funds. Many clients are unable to block their cards via the app and are frustrated by long call center queues and an unreachable fraud hotline. The cause of the breach is still unclear. This incident follows multiple system outages in recent years, which have led to leadership changes aimed at […] todayJuly 3, 2024 30
insert_link Africa TikTok in Kenya: the government wants to restrict it, but my study shows it can be useful and empowering By Stephen Mutie, Kenyatta University Every day, 750 million people around the world engage with Tiktok – the short-video sharing app. Kenyans are among its top users. According to a Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023, 54% of Kenyans sampled used TikTok for general purposes, the highest proportion among the countries in the survey. They also use TikTok to express themselves and connect with others. The app, […] todayMay 17, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Electoral Commission Calls for Swift Police Probe into Alleged Fraud by MK Party South Africa's Electoral Commission has urged the police to promptly investigate allegations that the MK Party submitted fraudulent signatures to meet candidate nomination criteria. Over the weekend, reports surfaced stating that a former senior member accused the party of widespread signature forgery to meet requirements for the forthcoming national elections. A criminal complaint has been lodged with law enforcement. The IEC emphasizes the urgency of a thorough investigation to ensure […] todayApril 30, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Anti-Corruption chief urges school principals to guard public funds The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission Paulus Noa said school principals have the responsibility to ensure that government resources are not mismanaged, and those committing crimes such as bribery, corruption, fraud, and theft must be held accountable. todayApril 15, 2024 39