Over 92,000 litres of Kangara and 10,000 litres of Chang’aa were destroyed in various parts of the Migori County in a bid to rid the area of illicit brew menace. Speaking during a forum that brought together multi-agency stakeholders at the Migori Teachers Training College, Migori County Commissioner David Gitonga said that so far 92...
December 26, 2024
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Namibia loses N$ 1.5 billion annually due to illicit fishing – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) has sounded an alarm, revealing that the Namibian fishing industry suffers annual losses exceeding N$1.5 billion due to illicit, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices. The shocking losses were revealed after the recent arrest of an Angolan fishing vessel engaged in illegal activities within Namibian waters,...
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Trade verification system to combat illicit activities – Windhoek Observer
Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), have unveiled the Trade Verification System (TVS) to enhance trade efficiency and combat illicit activities. The central bank and the agency said the digital initiative promises to revolutionise the country’s trade processes, offering improvements in efficiency, transparency, and security in trade operations. The...
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Africa loses billion to illicit financial flows
Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope, speaking at an annual workshop of anti-corruption agency heads in the SADC region, highlighted the annual loss of about N$750 billion due to illicit financial flows and organized crime in Africa. The post Africa loses billion to illicit financial flows first appeared on Future Media. Source link
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African continent losses about N$750 billion annually through illicit financial flows
The Erongo Governor says that the African continent is estimated to be losing about N$750 billion annually—money that could have been used for development through illicit financial flows and other forms of organised crime. Neville Andre said this during the annual workshop of the heads of anti-corruption agencies in the SADC region.Andre says that corruption...
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Shangula launches National Drug Control Commission to tackle illicit drug use
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, officially inaugurated the National Drug Control Commission, which he emphasized would play a significant role in reducing the harmful use of legal and illegal drugs in the country. “Namibia faces an enormous challenge stemming from the availability of illicit drugs and other substances...
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Seven arrested for possessing illicit items – WINDHOEK OBSERVER
Hertta-Maria Amutenja Seven suspects were arrested over the weekend for possession of illicit drugs and alcohol. The police in Keetmanshoop arrested a security guard after he was found with a bag of cannabis. The suspect, a Southern Security employee, was arrested after he was visiting a trial awaiting prisoner and that he handed the incarcerated...
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NCCSALW remains only government body mandated to checkmate illicit arms in Nigeria – ONSA
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) remains the only government-sanctioned body charged with the responsibility of checkmating the proliferation of illicit arms in Nigeria. The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) made this known in a statement by the Director, Strategic Communications and Information, NCCSALW, Group Capt....