insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek warns residents about payment scam The City of Windhoek has issued a scam alert, warning residents to be cautious of fraudsters impersonating municipal officials. According to the City's spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, scammers are contacting residents and demanding payments under the false claim that municipal services will be disconnected. The municipality said that it does not request payments via unsolicited phone calls. Residents are advised to make payments only through official City cash halls, banks, or […] today27 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Standard Bank Warns of Rilide Malware Threat Standard Bank Namibia has alerted customers to a rise in Rilide malware attacks targeting online banking, which can steal login credentials and intercept one-time passwords. Colanè Esterhuizen-Andreas, the bank’s forensic services manager, urged clients to stay vigilant, avoid suspicious links and unverified browser extensions, and report any unusual activity immediately. today17 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Namibia Probes Mobile Banking Allegations Telecom Namibia says it is aware of a statement circulating on social media alleging irregularities linked to a mobile banking transaction involving one of its mobile numbers. Acting Head of Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Ndapewa Neshila, says the company is treating the claims seriously and is working with internal teams and external partners, including banks, to fully investigate the matter. today15 December, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A Correctional Services Implements Public Protector’s Escape Prevention Plan The Department of Correctional Services in S.A says it has met all recommendations set by the Public Protector to develop an escape prevention strategy. On Tuesday, the department briefed Parliament on its action plan to comply with the remedial action contained in the Public Protector’s report on Thabo Bester’s escape from Mangaung Correction Centre in the Free State. The department’s, Pheladi Kekana, says they have also established guidelines for managing […] today12 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics FNB Namibia Warns Customers About Rising Holiday Fraud Tjirimuje Raseuatjo, FNB Namibia's Head of Operational Risk, has raised concerns about a surge in fraud cases during the festive season, particularly affecting those who may be more relaxed. The bank reminds customers that it will never ask for sensitive information like OTPs or passwords and urges them to take secure measures to protect their accounts. today18 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics ACFE Launches Namibian Chapter to Combat Fraud and Corruption The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has launched a Namibian chapter to enhance efforts against fraud and corruption. The chapter will train and certify professionals to combat these crimes. The event focused on trends and challenges in fraud prevention. We spoke to Eugenia Pyntikova, senior counsel at ACFE US. today22 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa NamRA Warns of Rising Counterfeit Tax Certificates Locally The Namibia Revenue Agency has issued a warning about the circulation of counterfeit Tax Good Standing Certificates, which are being used in various processes, including public procurement. NamRA has identified 42 cases of fraudulent certificates, with 13 of these escalating into criminal investigations. As of March 2023, nine arrests have been made related to the issue. The agency urges the public and taxpayers to be vigilant in verifying the […] today22 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA Faces Rising Cyber Threats The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service says the role technology plays in fraud, and scams are becoming particularly challenging in South Africa. In 2022, the country experienced the most cyberattacks on the African continent. It is estimated that in 2023, the average number of weekly cyberattacks per organisation in Africa increased by 23-percent year-on-year, making it the highest average globally. Southern African Fraud Prevention Service’s, Roy Retief, says companies need […] today19 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Hustle academies: west Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion By Suleman Lazarus, London School of Economics and Political Science and Mark Button, University of Portsmouth As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms” – informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams. The term “hustle kingdoms” originated from online scammers themselves, used […] today12 September, 2024
