We have entered the era of the corporate elections, writes political analyst Nanjala Nyabola, where polls are not arguably the pinnacle of democratic participation but are instead another business subject to the vagaries of domestic and international interference, and purely for profit.
When we think about trade barriers hindering developing countries, we often think of tariffs and regulations, writes economics lecturer Sandra Sequeira. However, research conducted by the International Growth Centre suggests that another hidden cost, corruption at border posts, plays a significant but underappreciated role in hindering trade and development
The former Prasa executive was ordered to pay back R5-million – the total amount he received as a result of the salary increases by a high court last year.
A joint public statement from Amnesty International, CIVICUS and Transparency International, issued today, explains why the three global organisations are distancing themselves from this year’s G20 summit, hosted by and held in Saudi Arabia.
Allegations of corruption and poor governance levelled against management of the Robben Island Museum (RIM) board have been dismissed by its acting chairperson Khensani Maluleke.
On Where the Bribes Are, a map showing FCPA cases brought and settled around the world, South Africa features one lonely success. The fact that the country only has one successful FCPA case to its name is not a good thing, for it means that companies that violate the FCPA are not being penalised. This signifies a culture of no accountability for acts of corruption.
SIU head Advocate Andy Mothibi said fighting corruption, which undermines the rule of law and sustainable development in communities, requires a concerted effort from both the public and private sectors. Mothibi said this during the 2019 anti-corruption event held at Unisa on 9 December.
For corporations that wish to build more effective, long-term approaches to tackle corruption, aligning them with human rights is a critical next step, writes Alison Taylor. 2020 looks to be the year that marks this meaningful merger.
A new report by the Environmental Investigation Agency reveals allegations that Tasila Lungu, daughter of Zambian president Edgar Lungu, and two ministers are involved in the illegal trade of protected mukula timber. Transparency International has called for a thorough investigation into these claims.