(December 11, 2002) An appeals court in Lesotho has suspended a $2.2m (£1.4m) fine against the Canadian engineering firm at the heart of an alleged bribery scandal.
Lesotho corruption trial: Sole’s applications dismissed
(December 18, 2002) The Lesotho High Court dismisses three applications brought by the former head of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority challenging his conviction for multi-million rand bribery and fraud.
Katse communities forgotten by LHDA
(November 22, 2002) As the LHDA continues to compensate some communities affected by the giant Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP)district, others similarly affected by the Project are forgotten.
Lakabane Family Faces Danger of Being Swallowed Up By the Giant Mohale Dam
(November 14, 2002) As the impoundment of the Mohale reservoir of the giant Lesotho Highlands Development Project begins, the future remains uncertain and bleak for some local communities living around the reservoir.
Multinationals’ bribery goes unpunished: Fighting corruption
(November 12, 2002) When OECD member countries signed a convention in 1997 outlawing bribery by multinational companies of officials abroad, it was regarded as a milestone in the global fight against corruption.
Letters to the Editors: Toronto Star, ENN (AP/CP)
(November 1, 2002) Dear Editor: Acres International is misleading your readers by claiming that "it was awarded the contract only after an international competitive bidding process, supervised by Lesotho and South Africa and approved by the World Bank.
South Africans applaud Lesotho ruling against Canadian firm
(October 30, 2002) The South African government applauded a Lesotho court’s decision to fine a Canadian company more than US$2 million for bribing an official in charge of a multibillion water project.
SA welcomes heavy fine in Lesotho Highlands bribery trial
(October 30, 2002) In a note to Lesotho counterpart, South African Minister Kasrils expressed the hope that the message that "corruption in Africa will not be tolerated" would now get across loud and clear to the international community.
Letters to the Editor: Toronto Star
(October 30, 2002) Dear Editor: Acres International, sentenced this week in Lesotho for bribing an African official, is misleading your readers by claiming that it was cleared in a probe by the World Bank.
Letter to the Editor: Globe & Mail
(October 30, 2002) Dear Editor: Acres International is misleading your readers by claiming that the World Bank dismissed the same charges against it ("Acres vows appeal," by Terry Weber, October 28, 2002).
South Africans applaud Lesotho ruling against Canadian firm
(October 30, 2002) The South African government on Tuesday applauded a Lesotho court’s decision to fine a Canadian company more than US$2 million for bribing an official in charge of a multibillion water project.
South Africans applaud Lesotho ruling against Canadian firm
(October 29, 2002) The South African government applauded Tuesday a Lesotho court’s decision to fine a Canadian company more than $3.1 million Cdn for bribing an official in charge of a multibillion water project.
Lesotho court fines Acres: Oakville firm hit with $3.5 million bribery penalty
(October 29, 2002) "I think the judge is sending a clear message to other companies that bribery doesn’t pay," said Patricia Adams, executive director of Probe International. "With tough penalties like this, companies will get the message that it’s not worth it."
Kasrils welcomes bribery sentence
(October 29, 2002) South African Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Ronnie Kasrils has welcomed the fine imposed on Acres International found guilty of bribing an official of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority.
Canadian firm to appeal Lesotho fine
(October 29, 2002) A Canadian engineering firm embroiled in a high-profile bribery case in Lesotho said on Monday it would appeal against a $2.2-million fine handed down by the country’s high court.
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