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Zim to investigate gold smuggling after Al Jazeera expose

05 Apr 2023, 14:09

Image: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe By Yarno Ritzen and Al Jazeera Investigative UnitFirst published on Al Jazeera The government of Zimbabwe says it will launch investigations into several people involved in gold smuggling and money laundering following the release of an undercover Al Jazeera investigation showing high-ranking officials involved in the illicit gold trade. Gold Mafia, a four-part Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Ditsobotla is a symptom of SA’s ignored local govt problem

03 Apr 2023, 13:29

The local municipality of Ditsobotla in the North West’s Ngaka Modiri Molema District has made news headlines over the past few months for the wrong reasons. From being placed under administration in September 2022, to its financial challenges leading to failure in paying contract workers’ salaries – the latter problem led to said workers invading Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Addressing a gap – how to better support civil society

30 Mar 2023, 15:24

By Kersty McCourtFirst published on Open Government Partnership Robust and vibrant civil societies play a critical role in contributing to development. Civil society helps shape policies, advocate for the needs and demands of citizens, provide essential services, protect human rights, and strengthen public participation in democracy. Yet, over the past decade, there has been insufficient Read more >

LEGISLATION AND SUBMISSIONS

Beneficial ownership transparency in Africa slowly gaining ground

28 Mar 2023, 13:13

A report released in mid-March 2023 by the Tax Justice Network (TJN) shows a slow but steady implementation of beneficial ownership transparency (BOT) regulations across the African continent. Titled Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Africa in 2022, the report reveals the state of play of the introduction of laws addressing the lack of BOT, and examines Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Transparency of donations to intra-party political campaigns is a must

22 Mar 2023, 11:56

By Natalie KeetsiFirst published on the Global Anticorruption Blog In South Africa, the Political Party Funding Act (the PPFA) regulates campaign donations and expenditures to political parties. By imposing various limits and transparency requirements, the PPFA – which is overseen by South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) – is supposed to prevent corruption and other Read more >

POLICY AND ADVOCACY

The ANC will defy its own mandate to undermine the party funding act

15 Mar 2023, 15:31

Issued by My Vote Counts on 3 March 2023First published on My Vote Counts Yesterday, the IEC published the political party funding disclosures covering October – December 2022. Significantly, the ANC disclosed R32-million, from just three donors. This makes up 80% of the total donations parties disclosed and is expected, considering the party held its Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

State of procurement disaster: a new license to loot

13 Mar 2023, 12:13

By Caroline JamesFirst published on amaBhungane Key Takeaways The state of disaster regulations confer wide discretion on state institutions to pursue emergency procurement to address the energy crisis There is no detail in the regulations about how emergency procurement processes will be effective or will be subject to sufficient oversight There is a need for Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Should Culpable Whistleblowers Be Eligible for Rewards?

07 Mar 2023, 10:57

By Claire BeutterFirst published on the Global Anticorruption Blog John Doe is a whistle-blower who provided critical information to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding an international bribery scheme, assisting the agency in bringing a successful enforcement action. Doe timely filed an application for reward under a provision of federal law that directs the SEC Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

CIPC says SA’s beneficial ownership register almost here

06 Mar 2023, 14:33

Plans are afoot to tackle South Africa’s lackadaisical beneficial ownership regime. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has announced that it will implement a beneficial ownership (BO) information collection and storage regime as soon as regulations in that regard are promulgated. Greater BO transparency is a crucial component in the fight against financial crime. Read more >