(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?
Acres Judgment
(September 13, 2002) Acres International Ltd. was found guilty of the crime of bribery over the period June 1991 to January 1998, when Acres paid/transferred funds into a Swiss Bank Account held by Zalisiwonga Mini Bam.
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.
Norwegian firm pulls out of Bujagali dam
(September 11, 2002) Norwegian company, Veidekke, is pulling out of the Bujagali dam project following the discovery of an alleged bribe by its English subsidiary to Uganda’s former Energy minister.
US Justice Department and police in Norway investigate fraud allegations related to Bujagali project
(September 6, 2002) Norwegian construction concern Veidekke, which is heading the consortium contracted to build the Bujagali hydropower plant in Uganda, revealed that a controversial payment to former Energy Minister of Uganda had been made.
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."
Der deutsche Exportweltmeister als Todeshändler
(September 1, 2002) Hans Branscheidt analyzes the role of German companies which exported weapons and other materials for military purposes to Iraq.
Officials warned to be conscious of corruption
(August 31, 2002) Corruption arising in Lao society has been called a major obstacle for development and likened to termites eating away at the nation.
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.
Forensic expert reveals
(August 28, 2002) It has now been established that the bulk of corrupt practices in the country takes place mainly at the procurement and tendering boards level.
Ex-chief justice appears before corruption probe team
(August 7, 2002) Former chief justice Matthew Ngulube yesterday appeared before the task force probing corruption under the Chiluba regime.
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