Global corruption barometer Africa 2019
The tenth edition of the Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) - Africa, reveals that 64% of South Africans surveyed think corruption increased in the previous 12 months. The survey, released by Transparency
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Tanzania Now Set to Disclose Mining Contracts
The government of Tanzania has announced it will develop a publicly accessible portal containing Tanzania's mining contracts, significantly boosting transparency around agreed-to terms in the country's
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South Africa: Billions in Mining Royalties Intended for the Poor Squandered, Stolen or Diverted
Billions in mining royalties intended to uplift poor communities are potentially being squandered, stolen or diverted due to in-fighting and maladministration of these funds. That's the conclusion of
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World Public Sector Report 2019: Sustainable Development Goal 16: Focus on public institutions
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South Africa: Dept of Mineral Resources to Study Mining Royalties Report
The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) says it will study the 2018 Mining Royalties Research Report, which highlights the complexities and challenges facing South Africa's mining industry. "The department
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South Africa: Mining Royalty Payments System 'A Sham', Says Corruption Watch
Mining communities have long complained about getting a raw deal. A new report details how the system of royalty payments is failing them. Community members were reluctant to talk when Corruption Watch
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Report finds Chinese firms linked to illegal logging in Gabon, Congo
A four-year investigation by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) advocacy group traced illegally sourced timber from the forests of Congo Brazzaville and Gabon, to discover what it says are extensive
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Kenya May Arrest Two Ministers Over Loss of Dam Funds, Star Says
At least two Kenyan cabinet secretaries are facing arrest for their alleged role in two dam projects through which public funds were misappropriated, the Star reported, citing people it didn’t identify.
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Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Urged to Crack Down on Dams Scandal
Pressure mounted on President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday to push out Cabinet secretaries linked to the construction of two mega dams in the North Rift that have been mired in a massive bribery scandal.
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Corruption and wildlife crime: a focus on caviar trade
With caviar trafficking driving endangered sturgeon and paddlefish species towards extinction, a collaborative study highlights the role of corruption in facilitating the illegal trade and recommends how