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Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group
An engaged and informed public plays a crucial role in accountability and reform, said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi
Corruption in South Africa is ‘more entrenched’
Analysts have highlighted the inability to prosecute key perpetrators of corruption as the country slip down the global Corruption Perception Index
SA scores below ‘flawed democracies’ in corruption index
The country performed worse than China and Cuba in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2023 This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers.…
Sub-Saharan Africa world’s most corrupt region, but conflict and corruption are linked
We need to understand the international dimension of conflicts in Africa and examine Western rationales that drive it
Foreign aid is not ‘aiding’ the development of Nigeria
Because foreign aid is not effective in helping African countries achieve their development goals, the ‘aid sector’ needs to be reformed
Chapter 2.19: Corruption and the elections – a political podcast
In this episode, M&G politics journalist Khaya Koko chats with Professor Barry Hanyane and Advocate Selby Makgotho about corruption and elections
Chinese mining company accused of ‘ruining’ Sierra Leone village
The arrival of a foreign mining company in Kono, a diamond-rich district in the east of Sierra Leone, had a devastating impact on the local community – and their attempts to seek…
Let’s go back to the NDP
To improve the South African economy, we need to institute practical measures to effect change
Corruption perception index released, US out of top 20
For the first time since 2011, the United States has not made the list of top 20 countries perceived to be least corrupt in the world
Corrupt police shake down Malawi
The upsurge in uniformed crime is undermining the credibility of law enforcement
Corporations and countries complicit in ripping off Africa
Africa continues to haemorrhage trillions of dollars through illicit tax flows, research by a panel of experts has revealed.
SA bombs again in corruption index
Perceptions about corruption in SA remain worrying, with another poor score in the Transparency International’s 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index.
Madonsela wins global award for integrity
The public protector won the Transparency International Integrity award for 2014 and Madonsela thanked her team for their efforts against corruption.
Better governance through transparency and openness
People around the world are demanding much greater openness, good governance and accountability from their governments, writes Francis Maude.
A word of advice for mining investors
As investors arrive in Cape Town for the annual mining indaba, Peter Eigen gives foreign and local investors tips for improving this dire industry.