insert_link NamibiaResearcher 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 / EconomicsNamRa 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 Africa69-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 AfricaSA 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
