insert_link Namibia Researcher Questions ReconAfrica’s Latest Oil Claims in Kavango Canadian oil firm ReconAfrica is once again under scrutiny following fresh claims of an oil discovery in the Kavango region. Investigative researcher Rob Parker says the company is “repeating a pattern” of issuing optimistic statements without releasing the technical evidence needed to confirm a commercial find. today9 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NamRa employee suspended in tax refund scam, three arrested The Namibian Revenue Agency (NamRa) has revealed a fraudulent scheme connected to its ongoing Mass Tax Refund Initiative, resulting in the unlawful payout of over N$666,000 in tax refunds. The fraudulent activity, which was uncovered between January and April of this year, has led to the suspension of one of NamRA's employees and the reversal of a secondment involving a Ministry of Finance official. Chief of Strategic Communications and Support […] today6 May, 2025
insert_link South Africa 69-Year-Old Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Perjury, Fraud, and Theft in S.A The Pretoria North Regional Court has sentenced a 69-year-old woman to ten years in prison for perjury, fraud, and theft. Sarathamoney Devi Sigamoney defrauded SASSA while leading a company that won SAPS tenders worth 88-million-rand. The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption's Henry Mamothame says the court ordered Sigamoney to repay 138-thousand-593 with interest. today5 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa SA Police Minister Mchunu Condemns Government Corruption S.A's Police minister Senzo Mchunu strongly condemns corruption and criminal activities by government officials. This follows a major crackdown on corruption at Lephalale Local Municipality in Limpopo. The operation has resulted in the arrest of 18 people, including municipal officials and a driving school owner. Police Ministry spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi says the suspects face charges relating to corruption, fraud, and violating the Road Traffic Act: today12 February, 2025
insert_link Local Criminals Threaten Customers into Sharing Passwords 19 January 2025 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA— FNB notes with regret the rising instances of people being robbed of their funds while under threat of violence from criminals. Where such criminal incidents are reported, FNB undertakes rigorous investigation, partnering with law enforcement to ensure any information relative to these crimes is shared with investigators immediately. At FNB we are committed to ensuring the highest level of security for your accounts internally. As […] today20 January, 2025
Oshiwambo A kuthwa omiliona okuza komayalulo ge gombaanga yoFNB Omukokele gomimvo 60 a yambukile komukunda Uukwamatsi moshitopolwa sha Omusati, okwa kanitha oshimaliwa sha konda omiliona yimwe, shoka sha kuthwa komayalulo ge gombaanga yotango yopashigwana (FNB) Etitatu lyoshiwike sha piti. Omukuluntu gopolosi moshitopolwa Commisiona Ismael Basson, okwati oshimaliwa shoka osha kuthwa komayalulo gomukokele noku tuminwa koo account dha yooloka. Kapuna nenge omufekelwa a tulwa miipandeko,nomakonakono gopolosi moshiningwanima otaga tsikile. today19 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Nigeria Cracks Down on Fraud Hub in Lagos Nigeria's anti-graft agency arrested 792 suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, in a raid on Lagos' Big Leaf Building, a suspected fraud hub. According to Reuters, victims were allegedly lured with fake romance offers and coerced into bogus cryptocurrency investments. The arrests took place on December 10, according to EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren. today18 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Minister Agnes Tjongarero Scammed of over 700 thousand The Sport, Youth, and National Service minister Agnes Tjongarero revealed she was defrauded of N$711,200 in personal savings, calling for a return to the practice of hiding money under mattresses. Her personal assistant, Jennifer Gomuses, was also scammed out of N$18,500. Tjongarero joins a growing list of government officials targeted by fraudsters in recent years. Previous victims include Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Minister Frans Kapofi. The police have […] today18 December, 2024
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: today21 November, 2024
