(August 13, 2002) Imo State government has advised corrupt judicial officers, as well as those the administration called “politicians who masquerade as judicial officers,” to honourably resign or be prepared to face the consequences.
Experts blame poverty on corruption, poor investment
(August 13, 2002) Nigerian economists have identified corruption and lack of investment-driven poverty reduction strategy as major causes of poverty that is bedevilling African countries.
Court orders government to grab Chiluba’s institute
(August 13, 2002) The Lusaka High Court yesterday ruled that Chiluba’s Institute for Democratic and Industrial Relations Studies should be repossessed by the government.
Corruption: Cleric calls for prayers
(August 13, 2002) Pastor Mike Ohiorenoya, Church Of God Mission International Incorporated, Oshodi Province, has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers against corruption in the country.
Odious Debt
(August 13, 2002) This paper examines the case for eliminating illegitimate or odious debt. The argument is that the population of a country is not responsible for loans taken out by an illegitimate government that did not have the right to borrow ‘in its name.’
Odious Debt
(August 13, 2002) This paper examines the case for eliminating illegitimate or odious debt. The argument is that the population of a country is not responsible for loans taken out by an illegitimate government that did not have the right to borrow ‘in its name.’
Swazi king’s jet purchase condemned
(August 12, 2002) An exiled Swaziland political organisation has condemned the purchase of a R450-million private jet by King Mswati III, labelling the transaction as theft of public funds and calling on international donors to cut any funds directed to the monarch.
R220-M corruption trial delayed
(August 12, 2002) The R220 million corruption trial against Mpumalanga’s former finance head, Leon Botha, was delayed on Monday as his defence team was not ready.
Muhammed Abacha’s freedom on hold
(August 12, 2002) A deal between the Federal Government and the Abacha family goes sour and frustrates Muhammed Abacha’s fight for freedom.
‘Enron scandal hyped out of proportion’
(August 12, 2002) The Enron scandal has been hyped out of proportion, says Ernst & Young CE Philip Hourquebie.
Iraqi-born economist focuses on the future of Iraq
(August 12, 2002) Interview with Salah Al-Sheikhly, former head of Iraq’s Central Bank.
PUC approves BEL’s gas turbines, while BECOL awaits Supreme Court ruling on Chalillo
(August 11, 2002) Belize Electric Company Limited (BECOL), is awaiting the Supreme Court’s ruling on Government’s approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the construction of the Chalillo dam.
We are not surprised by Chiluba’s corruption – IMF
(August 10, 2002) We are not surprised at the reported high levels of corruption under Chiluba regime, International Monetary Fund (IMF) resident representative Mark Ellyne has said.
Zambian anti-corruption effort pits president vs. predecessor
(August 9, 2002) After 10 years in office and an aborted effort to stay on beyond the constitutional limit, Mr. Chiluba chose Mr. Mwanawasa to be their party’s candidate last year, apparently confident that his chosen successor would safeguard the darkest secrets of a government that, by many accounts, stole with little fear and even less shame.
Removal of Chiluba’s immunity has sent a clear message, says Kavindele
(August 9, 2002) “The removal of the legal immunity to former president Chiluba is what the rule of law entails,” Vice-President Kavindele said. “Laws rule this country and not men. It is on this ground that the future of this country should be built.”
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