AllAfrica News: Corruption

Malawi: Network Opposes Renewal of Ilomba Mining Licence Over Corruption Scandal

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:33:36 GMT

[Nyasa Times] Natural Resources Justice Network has opposed renewal of operating licence for Ilomba Mining Company which is mining granite in Chitipa district following allegations of corruption amid reports that the transaction is mired in allegations of bribes in excess of $300 000 to renew the licence for the foreign owned company to continue operating at the Ilomba mine.

Liberia: Judge Blamo Dixon Step Aside in Senate Secretary Singbeh U.S.$5 Million Corruption Case

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:30:57 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Criminal Court 'C' Judge Blamo Dixon has recused himself from presiding over Senate Secretary J. Nanborlor F. Singbeh US$5m corruption case.

Southern Africa: SADC MPs Seek Deeper Understanding of Corruption

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:44:00 GMT

[New Era] Members of parliament on the Standing Committee on Democratisation, Governance and Human Rights of the SADC Parliamentary Forum are boosting their understanding of corruption as they seek to eradicate the scourge. The lawmakers last week invited Titus Gwemende, Southern Africa Regional Lead on Natural Resources at Oxfam International, to throw light on the various forms of corruption within the SADC region as well as what is driving it, when their committee met virtually. Gwemende outlined four different d

South Africa: 'It Takes Two to Corrupt' - Corporate SA Needs to Adopt Zero Tolerance On ...

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:58:02 GMT

[Daily Maverick] State officials often take the brunt of criticism for corruption, but it takes both state actors and corporate bidders to distort procurement processes. CEO Stephen van Coller has described how he led the cleanup at IT giant EOH and why he rejects claims that corruption is just how business is done in SA.

South Africa: The Age of Reckoning Is Upon Us - Bring It On and Arrest Jacob Zuma

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:46:16 GMT

[Daily Maverick] Let's put matters to the test: Arrest Jacob Zuma. And given his disrespect for the judicial process, we don't want a quiet reporting to the nearest police station. No, we want to see a proper arrest with handcuffs, so that the message is clear -- this is what happens if you try to make a mockery of our judicial system.

South Africa: Former Denel Boss Denies 'Passing the Buck' On VR Laser Deal

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:45:48 GMT

[Daily Maverick] Former Denel Land Systems CEO Stephan Burger has claimed he was acting in the company's best interest when he disregarded warnings from procurement personnel and entered into an exclusive agreement with the Gupta-linked VR Laser.

Zimbabwe: Rushwaya Faces Long Wait for Bail Hearing in Gold Smuggling Case

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:07:42 GMT

[The Herald] Henrietta Rushwaya has to wait a little longer for her application for bail to be heard at the High Court as the record of proceedings of the remand court is not yet ready

Nigeria: Kwara Uncovers Alleged Massive Corruption in State-Owned Poly

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:33:20 GMT

[This Day] The Kwara State Government said it has uncovered alleged massive corruption involving some staff of the state owned polytechnic (Kwara Polytechnic) Ilorin.

Zimbabwe: False Start to Chivayo's Trial

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:04:29 GMT

[The Herald] The trial of Intratrek, its director Wicknell Chivayo and former Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) chairman Stanley Kazhanje on fraud involving US$5,6 million over the Gwanda solar project, is expected to start at the Harare Magistrates Courts, today.

Sierra Leone: President Bio Unveils Plans to Manage Marine Resources, Blames IUU On Corrupt Regimes

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:50:47 GMT

[Sierra Leone Government] Freetown, Tuesday 24 November 2020 - His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has unveiled plans to tackle Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing while expanding on the sector that is currently contributing 10-12 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product, GDP.

Sierra Leone: President Koroma Finally Questioned Over Graft

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:30:56 GMT

[East African] Sierra Leone's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) finally questioned former President Ernest Bai Koroma on Monday over suspected involvement in corruption, after several past attempts.

Tanzania: Hate Corruption, It Wastes Taxes Paid for Development

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:25:19 GMT

[Daily News] A WISE man will always tell you that the biggest disease in mankind is corruption and its only known cure and vaccine is transparency.

South Africa: Malawi's Bushiri Wanted For Rape

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:46:45 GMT

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority has issued three warrants of arrest against Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church founder Shepherd Bushiri for rape.

Zimbabwe: Mugabe Son-In-Law Back in Court

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 09:26:10 GMT

[The Herald] Former Air Zimbabwe chief operations officer and the late former President Mugabe's son-in-law Simba Chikore has been summoned back in court to answer to allegations of hiring security services from Safeguard Security company in 2017 without following proper tender procedures.

Nigeria: FIFA Slams Five-Year Ban On CAF President, Ahmad, Over Corruption

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:40:08 GMT

[This Day] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Ahmad, 60, who was slammed with a five-year ban yesterday by FIFA for breaching various codes of ethics and misappropriation of funds, is unlikely to be able to upturn the sanction before presidential elections slated for March in Morocco.

Liberia: Senator Sando Johnson Urges Pres. Weah to Use Constitutional Powers to Fight Corruption

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:34:35 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] Tubmanburg -- Bomi County Senator Sando Dazoe Johnson has called on President George Manneh Weah to appoint or maintain in his Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) led-government committed, honest and professional officials to guarantee socio-economic and infrastructural growth and developments for Liberia and its citizens.

Zimbabwe: Land Barons Convert Road Into Stand

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:24:00 GMT

[The Herald] Municipal Reporter

Zimbabwe: Police Hunt for More Looters of Inputs

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:23:55 GMT

[The Herald] Police have launched a manhunt for several villagers from Pfupi Village in Chinhoyi, who allegedly caused commotion and looted agricultural inputs that were being distributed under the Presidential Input Scheme in the area last week.

Kenya: Young Kenyans Have Their Say About Politics, Corruption and Their Sense of Belonging

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:38:49 GMT

[The Conversation Africa] Reflecting on the divisions and conflict that arose during Kenya's contested 2017 elections, President Uhuru Kenyatta recently said:

Africa: FIFA Bans Africa Football Chief Ahmad Ahmad for 5 Years Over Corruption

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:37:38 GMT

[DW] The Madagascan official has been handed a five-year ban from all football-related activity for financial misconduct. His misappropriation of funds included a pilgrimage to Mecca.