Entries by Corruption Watch

Letter to the AU on African Anti-Corruption Day

11th July 2018 in , /by

Transparency International has penned an open letter to the African Union, which has declared 11 July as the African Anti-Corruption Day, and 2018 as the African Anti-Corruption Year (Project 2018) with the theme “Winning the fight against corruption: a sustainable path to Africa’s transformation.” The global organisation has submitted recommendations to the AU which might assist it in its fight against corruption on the continent – read the letter here.

Bribery in sport does not always pay

10th July 2018 in /by

A Kenyan football referee, who had been selected to officiate at the 2018 Fifa World Cup, has been handed a life ban after being caught on camera in a bribery sting. The man was filmed accepting money to influence the outcome of a match in another tournament earlier this year – but he was just one of dozens whose greed betrayed them on camera.

One week left to nominate your anti-corruption hero

9th July 2018 in , /by

There is just one week left in which to nominate your anti-corruption hero or heroes for the 2018 Transparency International Anti-Corruption Award! Nominations close at midnight on 15 July – you may use the online nomination form, or send an e-mail highlighting the achievements of your preferred candidate. Details in our article.

The ‘secret ingredient’ to denying bribe requests is trust

2nd July 2018 in , /by

By consenting to a bribe, you’re laying the groundwork for a relationship built on fear and mistrust — a relationship that’s ultimately doomed, writes former hostage/crisis negotiator Chip Massey. What happens next time if the bribe request is higher? But by declining the offer, two things are accomplished. One, the possibility of bribery is moved off off the table; and two, you position yourself as a person of integrity and hence, one to be trusted.

Africa’s whistle-blowers: ‘All I did was tell the truth’

27th June 2018 in , , /by

It takes immense courage to blow the whistle and those who denounce corruption, whether petty or grand, face hardship and physical danger even when there’s a robust legal framework that should protect and guarantee them a fair hearing. This gripping article by journalist Olivier Piot describes the experiences of African whistle-blowers who have exposed some of the continent’s biggest corruption scandals.

Political party funding to become more transparent

21st June 2018 in , , , /by

The Constitutional Court ruled today that voters have a constitutional right to make informed election-related decisions, including knowing which private individuals or entities fund political parties. In this regard, the Promotion of Access to Information Act is unconstitutional, because it does not make provision for such disclosure. The ConCourt held that Parliament has 18 months within which to amend the legislation.