(June 18, 2002) The fate of Africa’s biggest commercial investment hung in the balance yesterday after the World Bank postponed a decision on whether to fill a massive funding shortfall left by the withdrawal of sceptical financiers.
Internal World Bank Report reveals major problems with Uganda dam
(June 10, 2002) The planned Bujagali Dam in Uganda violates five key World Bank policies. This is the conclusion of a confidential new report by the Inspection Panel, the World Bank’s investigative body.
Water board boss jailed for taking bribes
(June 6, 2002) The former chief executive of a water board has been jailed for 18 years for corruption, making him the first official in the southern African country to be punished for taking bribes from multinational companies.
Lesotho takes on corruption analysis
(June 6, 2002) The thing about corruption that really sticks in one’s throat is the arrogant self-righteousness of those, convicted of corrupt activity, who unashamedly deny they have engaged in criminal conduct.
Acres expects acquittal in bribery trial
(June 6, 2002) Acres International Ltd., one of Canada’s best-known engineering firms, says it believes it will be acquitted of bribery in the African kingdom of Lesotho even though the official it is accused of bribing was convicted.
Lesotho water project executive sentenced
(june 4, 2002) Masupha Sole, the former chief executive of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, has been sentenced to a total of 57 years in prison, of which he will serve 18. This follows his conviction in May on 13 counts of bribery and fraud in the Lesotho High Court.
Highlands CEO to jail for bribe
(June 4, 2002) The former chief executive of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, Masupha Sole, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Lesotho High Court for taking bribes from international firms.
Citizens’ report on impacts of opening gates at Thailand’s Pak Mun dam
(May 26, 2002) Executive Summary of a Report on the opening of the gates of the Pak Mun dam, conducted by Assembly of the Poor and SEARIN.
Letters to the editor: Weak approach to combating corruption
(May 24, 2002) Punishing these companies’ agents instead of the companies themselves is a scandalously weak approach to combating corruption on its projects.
Debt aspects related to Export Credit Agencies
(May 23, 2002) Paper for UK Seminar on Export Credit Agency Reform – "Beyond Business Principles" House of Commons, UK: Recommendations for the Export Credit Guarantee Department (ECGD) on Debt and Export Credits.
SA hails bribery conviction
(May 22, 2002) South African Water Affairs Minister Ronnie Kasrils has commended the Lesotho government in a letter for its resolve to fight corruption and prosecute, at considerable cost, those involved.
Lesotho dam official guilty of graft
(May 22, 2002) Former Lesotho Highlands Development Authority chief executive was found guilty of accepting bribes from international consultants and contractors from the U.S., Britain, Canada, France, Germany to grant them lucrative contracts in the giant project.
Former Lesotho executive guilty
(May 22, 2002) The Lesotho High Court yesterday found Masupha Sole guilty of bribery associated with a World Bank-financed project to supply South Africa with water.
Water project boss convicted of bribery
(May 21, 2002) Former chief executive of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority was convicted yesterday of accepting bribes from some of the world’s best-known contractors including Acres International. A case is currently proceeding against Acres.
UK firms named in Lesotho bribery verdict
(May 21, 2002) Dam project chief given millions to place contracts companies gave millions to dam project official.
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