May 03
Uganda: Sanctions - I've No Pussycat in UK, Says Speaker Among
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, says sanctions the UK slapped her with are politically motivated and whatever the case, she has nothing to lose because he does not even… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Speaker Faces Political and Economic Heat After UK Sanctions
Nile Post
The UK's recent sanctions against Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and two former ministers have sent shockwaves through the country. Analysts are divided on the… Read more »
May 02
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Blasts Rampant Corruption, Says Inequality Gap Widening
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Congress (ZCTU) of Trade Unions has bemoaned rampant corruption on the back of concerns that the gap between the haves and have-nots continues to widen. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Social Development Head Departs Amid Corruption Allegations
GroundUp
Matilda Gasela headed several forensic audits despite facing allegations herself Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Ondo Anti-Graft Agency Vows to Rid State of Corruption, Financial Crimes
Premium Times
The commission plans to open liaison offices in the three senatorial districts in the state to provide easy access for the public. Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Tracks N219.84bn in Mdas, Constituency Projects
Vanguard
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has tracked N219.84 billion to contractors and ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, of the… Read more »
April 30
South Africa: Gauteng Health Department Concerned Over Rise in Teenage Pregnancies - South African News Briefs - April 30, 2024
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Uganda: Speaker Among Among Ugandan Officials Sanctioned by UK for Corruption
DW
The sanctions target parliamentry speaker Anita Among and two former ministers for the Karamoja region who allegedly stole thousands of iron sheets from a government housing… Read more »
April 29
Kenya: Bureau of Standards Blames 'Impostors' for Corruption Ranking
Capital FM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has attributed its third-place ranking as the most corrupt public entity to the prevalence of impostors in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Calls to Sack Otuaro, Pap Administrator - Churac
Vanguard
Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption, CHURAC, has urged President Bola Tinubu to close his eyes to the demands to sack the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mau Mau in U.S.$84k Payment Storm
The Herald
Upper Manyame Sub-Catchment Council chairman Stalin Mau Mau allegedly awarded former council chief executive Wensley Muchineri a gratuity of almost US$84 000 and more than $155… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Food Security - Cislac Asks FG to Tackle Corruption in Ecological Fund
Daily Trust
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre/Transparency International (CISLAC)/TI-Nigeria has urged the federal government to tackle corruption in the management of ecological… Read more »
April 26
Nigeria: Why We Withdrew Our Officers From Kano Anti-Corruption Commission - Police
Daily Trust
The Kano State Police Command has reacted to the recent withdrawal of police officers from the state anti-corruption commission.A statement issued by the command's spokesperson,… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Frowns Upon Past Government's Procurement Bid to Secure Five Lwsc Trucks
FrontPageAfrica
The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Jeremiah Kpan-Koung, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the unrealistic pricing in the procurement process of five new water… Read more »
April 25
South Africa: Corruption, Crime, Rolling Blackouts, Unemployment, Poverty, Inequality - - Anything to Celebrate? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The reality for many South Africans is one of disillusionment as they cannot celebrate their freedom because the political elites have amassed wealth at the expense of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption, Undue Influence Undermining Our Justice System - CJN
Daily Trust
Tinubu, NBA demand judiciary reforms Curb ex parte order abuse, Akpabio tells NJC Politicians, not judges, to blame - Yadudu Read more »
April 24
Kenya: EACC Raids Home of Former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani
Capital FM
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have raided the home of former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: N80bn Fraud Charges - Court Asks EFCC to Serve Yahaya Bello Through His Lawyer
Premium Times
A judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja also ordered Mr Bello's defence lawyer to accept service of the N80 billion money laundering charges on his behalf. Read more »
Namibia: LPM Fires Corrupt Leaders, Unlike Swapo - Swartbooi
New Era
Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says his party fires those in leadership roles when they are involved in corrupt practices, unlike the ruling party Swapo. Read more »
Uganda: Corruption Cases On the Rise in KCCA Departments - Ed
Nile Post
The Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Ms Dorothy Kisaka, has said corruption among different departments at the Authority is on the rise. Read more »
April 22
Gabon: Paris Court to Rule On Corruption Charges Against Gabon Ex-President's Daughter
RFI
A Paris court is preparing to deliver its verdict on corruption charges against Pascaline Bongo, the daughter and chief of staff of Gabon's late president, Omar Bongo. She is… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello - Anti-Corruption CSOs Allege Unjust Application of State Power
Leadership
Hundreds of human rights activists, on Saturday, hit the streets of Lagos to condemn what they described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's antidemocratic approaches… Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello - Anti-Corruption CSOs Condemn 'Unjust' Application of State Power
Vanguard
Human rights activists,yesterday, hit the streets of Lagos to condemn what they described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's antidemocratic approach to law… Read more »
April 19
Nigeria: EFCC Knows How to Get Yahaya Bello If It Wants to - Bwala
Daily Trust
Former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Daniel Bwala, has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)… Read more »
South Africa: Corruption Accused Edwin Sodi's Company Still Not Blacklisted By Treasury
GroundUp
City of Tshwane asked for Blackhead Consulting to be put on the list of restricted suppliers more than two months ago Read more »