(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?
Allies in bed with Saddam
(September 13, 2002) British Aberdeen Asset Management Trust has invested in North Korean and Iraqi debt. "It’s toxic stuff," admits Colm McDonagh, an Aberdeen fund manager, "but when it moves, it really moves."
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.
Pay role
(September 2, 2005) "It would be appropriate for banks and Arab debtors to write off large parts of the odious loans they made to Saddam, and for Kuwait to forgive the war compensation it is due. A clean slate, not new money, is what Iraq’s economy needs most."
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.
Iraqi-born economist focuses on the future of Iraq
(August 12, 2002) Interview with Salah Al-Sheikhly, former head of Iraq’s Central Bank.
I.M.F. loan to Brazil also shields U.S. interests
(August 9, 2002) To hear the Bush administration tell the story, there is one main reason that Brazil should be rescued with a $30 billion loan while Argentina should get nothing: Brazil has been good; Argentina has been bad.
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.
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