(August 5, 2004) The new wealth from oil development in sub-Saharan Africa has been used almost exclusively for the enrichment of political leaders, and as a consequence most of the population remains poor and unprotected.
Fight against corruption is a thankless battle – Kamazima
(August 4, 2004) The fight against corruption is a thankless battle, observed Southern Africa Forum Against Corruption (SAFAC) out-going chairman Major General Anatory Kamazima yesterday.
Fight against corruption a thankless battle, Kamazima
(August 4, 2004) The fight against corruption is a thankless job, said Major General Anatory Kamazima, the outgoing chairman of the Southern Africa Forum Against Corruption (SAFAC). Major General Kamazima said the irony of fighting corruption was that very few in the upper echelon of society supported the battle. Without strong political will, he said, anti-corruption agencies would not succeed alone.
Street seeks to advise Iraq
(August 2, 2004) Some send emissaries in secret, some host seminars, all seek a relationship.
Lesotho remains firm against corruption despite lack of funding help from EU or World Bank
(August 2, 2004) Various promises of assistance made but little follow-through, especially from countries whose companies were involved in the criminal proceedings.
Total debt forgiveness or default the only options for Africa
(August 2, 2004) Sub-Saharan Africa now owes $201 billion in international debts. Africa will not develop with these unending obstacles and more aid, and therefore debt and interest obligations, are exacerbating the problem.
Minister spells out IMF, World Bank terms
(August 1, 2002) There are three outstanding conditions set by the Bretton Woods institutions which the Government is yet to fulfil for the resumption of aid , Finance Assistant Minister David Kirui said.
Corruption: Canada backs firm banned by World Bank
(July 30, 2004) It is business as usual between Canadian government agencies and a local company barred from World Bank contracts after being convicted of bribery in Africa.
Kenya asks for help in sniffing out corruption
(July 29, 2004) Kenya had asked six countries to help find evidence abroad for its probe into alleged government corruption, the country’s top anti-graft official, permanent secretary for governance and ethics John Githongo, told the Daily Nation yesterday.
U.N. and Congress in dispute over Iraq oil-for-food inquiries
(July 28, 2004) Congressional committees investigating allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the United Nations oil-for-food program in Iraq are at odds with the organization’s own inquiry over access to records and personnel.
Scandal hitting Acres
(July 26, 2004) Ontario-based Acres International is still feeling the repercussions of a scandal-ridden African water project.
Acres is blacklisted for graft
(July 26, 2004) The World Bank had blacklisted Canadian engineering firm Acres International for three years for "corrupt activities" related to the bank-sponsored Lesotho Highlands Water Project, it said at the weekend.
World Bank puts sanctions on Oakville engineering firm
(July 24, 2004) Acres barred from bank-funded work following overseas bribery conviction.
World Bank penalizes Canadian company
(July 24, 2004) The World Bank has, for the first time, levied penalties against a Western company for corruption, banning prominent engineering firm Acres International from bidding on bank-financed projects for three years.
World Bank blacklists Canadian MNC
(July 24, 2004) The World Bank said on Friday that it had blacklisted its first multinational with the debarring of Canadian engineering firm Acres International from new contracts for three years.
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