(March 10, 2006) This report estimates “apartheid-caused debt” at UKP28 billion. That is the UKP11 billion that South Africa borrowed to maintain apartheid, and the UKP17 billion that the neighbouring states borrowed because of apartheid destabilisation and aggression. This is 74% of the present regional debt of UKP38 billion.
The loans of mass destruction
(March 8, 2006) A few weeks ago, Colin Powell’s former chief of staff in the State Department, Lawrence Wilkerson, revealed to a PBS NOW audience something we all knew anyway about Saddam Hussein’s weapons arsenal: ‘I participated in a hoax on the American people, the international community, and the United Nations Security Council.’
Pinochet’s wealth: fake identity also hid fortune in Chile
(March 8, 2006) While Chile battled recession in the early 80s, General Augusto Pinochet was using a false name to hide his fortune in Chilean banks.
Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Commission for Africa Report Released
(March 7, 2005) The long awaited final report of British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Commission for Africa calls on the developed world to help Africa curb corruption by cleaning up its own act, reports the UK’s Guardian newspaper.
Is high-level graft really punishable?
(March 6, 2006) The ongoing revelations of corruption at the heart of Kenya’s government pose the question: what will happen to the masterminds?
Why poor countries are poor
(March 1, 2006) They call Douala the “armpit of Africa.” Lodged beneath the bulging shoulder of West Africa, this malaria-infested city in southwestern Cameroon is humid, unattractive, and smelly.
Experience and Practice of Combating Bribery in Officially Supported Export Credits
(February 24, 2006) Prepared by Dr. Sue Hawley, The Corner House, on behalf of ECA-Watch The evidence so far from the OECD Working Group on Bribery Phase 2 reviews.
Germany and Japan block new anti-bribery guidelines for export credit agencies
(February 24, 2006) Anti-bribery watchdog Probe International calls OECD guidelines "paper tiger" anyway.
CAG uncovers serious deviations in Canadian power contract
(February 21, 2006) India’s Comptroller and Auditor General finds major lapses in government electricity deal with Canadian firm, SNC Lavalin.
Noisy scenes over Lavalin
(February 16, 2006)The State Assembly witnessed noisy scenes over the SNC Lavalin issue as Electricity Minister Aryadan Mohammed replied to allegations made by Opposition members.
Ready to face any inquiry into SNC Lavalin deal, says CPI (M)
(February 15, 2006) Party State secretariat accuses ruling front of having falsified facts.
CAG finds lapses in deal with SNC Lavalin
(February 14, 2006) The KSEB signed an MoU with Lavalin in August 1995. Under the provisions of the MoU, the funds for the renovation were to be arranged by SNC Lavalin from the Export Development Corporation (EDC), Canada, and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). The Board did
so, ignoring the CEA’s recommendation that immediate replacement of the generating units at the allivasal power station was not called for as the plant was in fairly good condition.
CAG report finds major lapses in deal with SNC Lavalin
(February 13, 2006) The supply of goods and services were actually made by other firms at much higher costs leading to ‘extra avoidable payments.’ Quality of renovation work executed by the contractor in the absence of technology transfer and training could not be ensured.
Kenya corruption charges rattle relations
(February 13, 2006) A former Kenyan anti-corruption czar responsible for distributing a tape that implicates his government in corruption is facing allegations he was a spy for Britain.
Top Lesotho water boss charged
(February 12, 2006) The former top Lesotho official on the Highlands Water Commission, now an influential adviser on water matters with The New Partnership for Africa’s Development, has been charged with bribery involving over R1-million.
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