(September 18, 2002) In a 300-page judgment, Judge Lehohla found that Acres had intended to bribe Mr. Sole and that its agreement with its agent was struck in order to cover the bribe. Acres said it was shocked by the ruling and plans to appeal.
Acres found guilty of bribery African court ruling is warning for foreign firms
(September 18, 2002) "What Lesotho has said is that it takes two to tango . . . [Now] businesses will look at Lesotho and say, ‘We don’t have to engage in criminal activities in order to get contracts. We prefer to do business in countries like that’," said Patricia Adams.
Canadian engineering multinational convicted of bribery in Africa
(September 17, 2002) In a landmark decision that has sweeping implications for Third World development, engineering multinational Acres International has been convicted in Lesotho of bribing a foreign official to secure contracts on a multibillion dollar dam scheme.
Acres International to appeal Lesotho court decision
(September 17, 2002) Acres International Press Release.
PRESS RELEASE: Canadian engineering multinational convicted of bribery in Africa
(September 17, 2002) In a landmark decision that has sweeping implications for Third World development, engineering multinational Acres International has been convicted in Lesotho of bribing a local official to secure contracts on a multibillion dollar dam scheme.
Canadian engineering multinational convicted of bribery in Africa
(September 17, 2002 ) In a landmark decision that has sweeping implications for Third World development, engineering multinational Acres International has been convicted in Lesotho of bribing a foreign official to secure contracts on a multibillion dollar dam scheme.
Mark Thomas reveals shady business in Africa
(September 16, 2002) Why are we using taxpayers’ money to arm dictators and to back projects that destroy the environment and displace thousands of men and women from their land?
Oakville engineering company braces for African bribery verdict
(September 12, 2002) The verdict in the case against a Canadian engineering firm accused of bribing the former Chief Executive of Lesotho’s Highlands Development Authority is scheduled for tomorrow in Maseru’s high court.
PRESS RELEASE: Landmark bribery verdict for accused Canadian firm expected tomorrow
(September 12, 2002) The verdict in the case against a Canadian engineering firm accused of bribery in Lesotho, a country in southern Africa, is scheduled to be delivered Friday, September 13.
Mohammed Abacha to remain in jail
(August 29, 2002) Hopes of an early release for Mohammed Abacha, who was set free last week by the Supreme Court were dashed this morning when an Abuja High Court failed to sit and entertain his application for bail.
Lesotho bezichtigt deutsche Firma der Schmiergeldzahlung
(August 15, 2002) This article appeared in a German publication on the day, German engineering firm, Lahmeyer International’s court case began in Lesotho. Lahmeyer is the second firm to be tried for bribery in the corruption surrounding the Lesotho Highlands dam project.
Sanctions busters sued for $100bn
(August 9, 2002) The lawyer who led a successful campaign for Holocaust reparations will launch a courtroom battle in New York today to try to force several multinational corporations to pay up to $100bn (£65bn) to people who suffered under apartheid in South Africa.
Kalu wants government to reschedule states debt
(August 8, 2002) Abia state governor has urged the federal government to reschedule the payment of all the loans owed by state governments in the country in order to reduce the sufferings of the masses.
Apartheid victims seek billions
(August 8, 2002) Lawyers representing South African apartheid victims seeking billions of dollars for “blood and misery” from German, Swiss and US firms will present their claims in New York on Friday.
I will probe frivolous debts – presidential aspirant
(August 7, 2002) What I am saying is that we will look into that case and all other cases which has to do with government officials borrowing monies and making the poor taxpayers of Nigeria responsible for their personal borrowings.
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