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A fishy business: How an Icelandic multinational moved profits out of Namibia

Africa Margot Gibbs - 22 Jul 2020

Global food companies avoid paying taxes by shifting profits around the world. Finance Uncovered reports on the case of Icelandic fishing giant Samherji’s operations in Namibia

The Icelandic fisherman who fought the sharks – and won

Africa Simon Allison - 31 Jan 2020

The story of Johannes Stefansson, who helped to pay massive bribes in Namibia - and survived death threats from Cape gangsters, and a poisoning attempt, to blow the whistle

Swedish prosecutors interview new witnesses in Assange rape case

Article Agency - 9 Sep 2019

Swedish prosecutors said a total of seven witnesses had been interviewed over the summer

Swedish prosecutors interview new witnesses in Assange case

Article Agency - 9 Sep 2019

The Swedish investigation concerns events which took place in August 2010 when a Swedish woman accused Assange of rape

Swedish Assange hearing to decide on extradition request

Article Johannes Ledel - 3 Jun 2019

The decision of whether to extradite him to the United States or Sweden would rest with the UK interior ministry

Assange in UK court over US extradition request

Article James Pheby - 2 May 2019

WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson said on Wednesday that all efforts would now be focused on preventing Assange's extradition to the US

Assange jailed for 2012 bail breach

Article Kiri Rupiah - 1 May 2019

WikiLeaks founder breached bail by entering Ecuadorian embassy seven years ago, court rules

Assange faces jail for UK bail breach

Article Alice Ritchie - 1 May 2019

The Australian whistle-blower, who was arrested on April 11 after Ecuador gave him up, could face a 12-month prison sentence

Swedish Assange accuser urges prosecution to reopen rape case

Article Agency - 11 Apr 2019

A spokesman for the Swedish Prosecution Authority said on Thursday they were following the news of Assange's arrest

Assange in new bid to cancel UK arrest warrant

Article James Pheby - 13 Feb 2018

The WikiLeaks founder has been dodging an arrest warrant and extradition to Sweden over a probe into rape and sexual assault allegations against him.

UK court upholds Assange arrest warrant

Article Robin Millard - 7 Feb 2018

Assange's lawyer Mark Summers had argued in court last week that the British arrest warrant had "lost its purpose and its function".

CIA says Russia intervened to help Trump win White House

Article Brendan Obrien - 10 Dec 2016

US President Barack Obama ordered intelligence agencies to review foreign intervention into the election and deliver a report before he leaves office.

FBI probing fake documents targeting Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Nov 2016

Investigators have also asked Democratic Party officials to provide copies of other suspected faked documents that have been circulating.

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange says ‘significant’ documents will be released ahead of US election

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Oct 2016

Assange, however, denies the planned leak is a personal attack against US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Assange: Time for legal action against US snooping

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Jun 2015

Julian Assange says that the time has come for legal action after leaked documents reveal Washington spied on three French presidents.

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Finance probe into the Ingonyama Trust Board goes ahead

Paddy Harper - 20 Oct 2020

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National

Fake trafficking news targets migrants

Jan Bornman - 20 Oct 2020

Exaggerated reports on social media of human trafficking syndicates snatching people in broad daylight legitimate xenophobia while deflecting from the real problems in society

National

Signing a path to freedom for the deaf

Zandile Bangani - 18 Oct 2020

If South African Sign Language is recognised as one of the country’s official languages, it will considerably ease many of the deaf community’s problems of access, education and equality.

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

Special Reports

What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

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