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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

fraud prevention

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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 61

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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 22

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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 39

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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 93

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Capricorn Group Changemakers donate winter items to vulnerable senior citizens

      On Friday, 21 June, Capricorn Group employees, in their role as Changemakers, demonstrated their commitment to making a positive impact in the community when they hosted a winter warmer event for vulnerable pensioners from Katutura Old Age Home and the Khomasdal Old Age Home. Changemakers donated winter items like knee blankets, socks, gloves, beanies, scarves and toiletries worth N$ 20 000.00. The employees further treated the elderly […]

today24 June, 2024 27 2

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Business / Economics

Bank Windhoek addresses employee theft

Bank Windhoek's Managing Director, Baronice Hans says that the amount of money stolen by an employee, Nico Rebebe is less than N$2 million. She assured that customer funds remain unaffected due to robust systems and controls in the bank. Police crime reports earlier revealed that Rebebe transferred N$200 million, splitting it between two different bank accounts opened on 20 December 2023.

today15 January, 2024 46