… Why is it so difficult to try to trace the contours of the problem? Commercial crime is the only major crime category in South Africa — other than kidnapping — that police statistics show growing relentlessly, year after year. …
How commercial crime quietly became SA’s most dangerous growth industryNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Financial Intelligence Centre — Namibian institution leading anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms to exit FATF greylist.
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- March 2026
… He argues that senior government officials themselves have fallen prey to such scams in the past and the blame should not be placed on the victims. …
Theofelus criticised after blaming pensioners for falling victim to online scams… Progress ACC director general Paulus Kalomho Noa said the year under review was marked by significant progress in strengthening preventive measures, expanding public education and deepening partnerships at both national and international levels. …
Abuse of power tops ACC list …Ngurare calls for robust anti-corruption strategie… Therefore, significant efforts have been made towards strengthening measures to combat corruption. …
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare Addresses National Anti-Corruption Strategy Steering Committee… The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), in partnership with the European Union, this week launched a national risk assessment workshop in Windhoek. …
Namibia speeds reforms to exit FATF greylist… Ngurare said institutions such as the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Financial Intelligence Centre, the Office of Prosecutor General, the Office of Auditor-General, the Office of the Ombudsman and others have been established for this purpose. …
Ngurare calls for anti-corruption ‘intelligence sharing'- February 2026
If an on-site inspection scheduled for April confirms that Namibia’s financial sector reforms are embedded and effective, then the country could soon close a difficult chapter in its financial governance history. …
Namibia’s grey list exit hinges on April assessmentBusiness Reporter THE Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has said that Namibia has completed its action plan that contained 13 strategic deficiencies in its Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) framework. …
Namibia completes reforms highlighted under money laundering, tourism funding reviewBusiness Reporter THE Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has said that Namibia has completed its action plan that contained 13 strategic deficiencies in its Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) framework. …
Namibia completes reforms highlighted under money laundering, tourism funding review- December 2025
… Financial Intelligence Centre director Bryan Eiseb says the country improved from a rating of 5.09 in 2023 to 4.89 in 2024, and now to 4.78 in 2025. …
Namibia ranked 5th in Africa on dealing with money laundering
World & Region
South Africa's commercial crime surge defies public scrutiny
The News
Commercial crime cases in South Africa have nearly doubled over a decade to 143,600 in 2024/25, becoming the only major crime category besides kidnapping that is growing relentlessly, yet official statistics lack granular breakdowns and institutions remain largely silent about the problem. Digital banking fraud has surged 86% in a single year, with AI-enabled scams and social engineering tactics making fraud increasingly sophisticated and difficult to track.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 23 March
South Africa's commercial crime surge defies public scrutiny
Commercial crime cases in South Africa have nearly doubled over a decade to 143,600 in 2024/25, becoming the only major crime category besides kidnapping that is growing relentlessly, yet official statistics lack granular breakdowns and institutions remain largely silent about the problem. Digital banking fraud has surged 86% in a single year, with AI-enabled scams and social engineering tactics making fraud increasingly sophisticated and difficult to track.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 March
Minister criticized for blaming pensioners targeted by online scams
Minister Emma Theofelus drew criticism from consumer activists after stating that pensioners falling victim to online scams bear responsibility for protecting themselves, while activists argue the government should run awareness campaigns and opponents point to legislative gaps in data protection and cybercrime laws.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 9 March
Abuse of power leads ACC cases in 2024/25
The Anti-Corruption Commission reported that 45% of the 127 cases it handled in the 2024/25 financial year involved abuse of power, with bribery and misuse of public resources among other common issues. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called for robust anti-corruption strategies, adequate funding for key institutions, and better collaboration among stakeholders to combat corruption.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 6 March
Prime Minister outlines anti-corruption strategy implementation progress
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare addressed the National Anti-Corruption Strategy Steering Committee, emphasizing the government's commitment to fighting corruption and the importance of cooperation among anti-corruption institutions. He noted that the second National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2021–2025) is ending and an independent evaluation will inform the development of a third strategy for 2026–2030, with consultations planned across all fourteen regions.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia intensifies anti-money laundering reforms to exit FATF greylist
Namibia is strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework with European Union support, with the Financial Intelligence Centre launching a national risk assessment workshop as part of efforts to exit the FATF greylist and prepare for international evaluation.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 4 March
PM urges anti-corruption agencies to share intelligence
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on government institutions responsible for tackling corruption to stop working in isolation and instead collaborate through shared intelligence and coordinated action. He emphasized the need for adequate funding of anti-corruption bodies and decentralization of services to the regions.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 February
April on-site inspection to determine Namibia's FATF grey list exit
Namibia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force's grey list depends on an on-site inspection scheduled for April 2026 to verify that financial sector reforms are embedded and operational. The FIC says all 13 strategic deficiencies in Namibia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework have been remedied, with the Africa Joint Group's assessment to determine whether these reforms are effectively implemented in practice.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia completes anti-money laundering reforms, faces on-site assessment
The Financial Action Task Force accepted that Namibia has substantially completed its 13-point action plan to address strategic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework ahead of the May 2026 deadline. The country will now undergo an on-site assessment by the Africa Joint Group to verify implementation of the reforms, the final step toward exiting the grey list.
17 February 2026 · Informanté →
Monday 16 February
Namibia completes anti-money laundering reforms, heads to on-site assessment
The Financial Action Task Force has accepted that Namibia has substantially completed its action plan addressing 13 strategic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework, with reforms including enhanced supervision, beneficial ownership tracking, and improved law enforcement coordination. The country now faces an on-site assessment by the Africa Joint Group to verify full implementation before potentially exiting the FATF grey list.
16 February 2026 · Informanté →