Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit has been accused of paying Sh60 million to eighty-three ghost workers between July 2024 and June 2025, with little evidence of their employment records. This situation has raised concerns regarding the financial management of Samburu's resources, as these payments were made from the county's strained coffers, according to Kenya Insights.

The Cabinet has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate payroll fraud after an audit revealed irregularities totaling Ksh 6.2 billion across 12 state departments. This decision, made during a meeting led by President William Ruto, aims to address longstanding payroll fraud, enhance the integrity of the public wage bill, and safeguard taxpayer funds through a comprehensive overhaul of the payroll system.

A police investigation into Emfuleni Local Municipality's R16 million "ghost fleet" scandal has widened, with officers tracing eight additional vehicles to other municipalities and a private company. A supplier accused of fraud, corruption and theft has appeared in court as investigators follow the money trail. According to IOL, authorities are also probing links between the case and murdered whistleblower Martha Rantsofu.

The Tanzanian government has identified significant misuse of short-term business visas by foreign nationals working illegally in the country. Deputy Minister Dr. Evaline Munisi announced in Parliament that investigations have uncovered various schemes employed by these individuals, and the government plans to take strict action against those found violating visa regulations.

A South African premier has claimed that 'untrustworthy' officials leaked information about a planned raid targeting illegal workers, according to the Sowetan. Employees who were released from work reportedly said their bosses had been informed in advance of the crackdown, undermining the operation. The allegations raise concerns about internal leaks within government structures and the effectiveness of enforcement efforts aimed at undocumented workers. The report does not specify which province's premier made the claims or the outcome of the raid.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has declared Cat Matlala's EMPD 'peace officer' certificate fraudulent, following findings from the Madlanga commission of inquiry. The inquiry revealed that the certificate contained a forged signature and mismatched numbers, raising concerns about its legitimacy.