June 30
Zimbabwe: Govt Shields ZEC, Chivayo in U.S.$40 Million Elections Procurement Scandal
New Zimbabwe
Government officials have evaded corruption allegations that persistently plague the executive, amidst reports of unexplained expenditures linked to the awarding of tenders to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Regional Anti-Graft Body Pushes for Probe Into Chivayo's Murky U.S.$40 Million ZEC Deal
New Zimbabwe
The Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa (ACT-SA) is pushing for investigations into allegations of corruption against controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a US$40… Read more »
June 29
Nigeria: 2024 Poll - APC, Commissioner Clash Over Alleged Corruption in Edo Govt
Vanguard
Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, engaged in a heated dispute over allegations… Read more »
June 28
South Africa: Experts Appointed to Address eThekwini Challenges - South African News Briefs - June 28, 2024
allAfrica
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Kenya: Hotbed of Corruption - Kenya's Elite Have Captured the State - Unrest Is Inevitable [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A strong undercurrent driving the unprecedented anti-tax protests in Kenya is outrage over theft of public resources coupled with the extravagant lifestyles of public servants. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Controversial Businessman Chimombe, Mpofu Gave Police a Hard Time Before Arrest - ZACC
New Zimbabwe
Fraud-accused businessman Mike Chimombe and his colleague Moses Mpofu were difficult to arrest, a Harare magistrate was told Thursday. Read more »
June 27
Uganda: Will Turning to Local Leaders Help Museveni's Corruption Fight?
Nile Post
President Museveni has been urged to look beyond individual leaders in his fight against corruption and instead build systems that detect and deter the vice. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's Renewed Stance On Corruption Leaves Many Guessing
Nile Post
After 40 years of the same rhetoric and familiar story lines, opposition and analysts have punched holes in President Museveni's fight against corruption. Read more »
Uganda: Hoima Boss Directs Probe Into Emyooga Fund Mismanagement
Nile Post
Hoima District chairman Uthuman Mugisha has demanded answers on how Shs60 million Emyooga fund was disbursed to Bugahya constituency performing artists and youth leaders. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mpofu, Chimombe May Interfere With Investigations - ZACC
The Herald
Businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe who are facing allegations of misappropriating more than US$7 million that was earmarked for the Presidential Goats Pass-On Scheme are… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZACC Moves Against Land Barons
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is moving against land barons that are illegally parcelling out communal land for urban settlement. Read more »
June 26
Uganda: Why Sanctions Against the Corrupt Matter for the Oft-Despised Citizens of Uganda [opinion]
Observer
Some Ugandans have welcomed the USA government's sanctions against some Ugandan leaders, among them the speaker of Uganda's parliament, Anita Among, and former deputy chief of… Read more »
Nigeria: Report Diversion of Health Funds in Your Communities, Minister Tasks Nigerians
Premium Times
In March, the Nigerian government authorised the disbursement of N25 billion through the BHCPF across states of the federation. Read more »
Angola: Fight Against Corruption Impacts Positively On Society
ANGOP
The Political analyst Bonifácio António said Wednesday that the implementation of the process to combat corruption in Angola since 2017 is having a positive impact on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZACC Anti-Corruption Awareness Campaign Bears Fruit
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) anti-corruption public education and awareness campaigns have resulted in the Commission receiving numerous reports on corruption. Read more »
Uganda: Nay, Madam Speaker, It Is Not Right to Steal and Share [editorial]
Observer
The recent comments made by speaker of parliament Anita Among regarding the bribery allegations against three members of parliament are deeply troubling and indicative of a broader… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Needs to Use Education to Prevent Corruption [opinion]
Observer
Let us face it. We are losing the fight against corruption. In 2023, during the ceremony to honour the late Charles Okello Engola at Kololo Ceremonial grounds, President Yoweri… Read more »
Uganda: ULS Asks Among, Kinyamatama to Withdraw Statements On Corruption
Nile Post
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called upon the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, and Rakai Woman Member of Parliament, Juliet Kinyamatama, to retract their statements… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chimombe Embroiled in Streetlights Tender Scandal
The Herald
A COMPANY linked to businessman, Mr Mike Chimombe, is embroiled in a tender scandal involving 500 streetlights in Harare, amid allegations of underhand dealings. Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Held in Contempt
New Dawn
The punishment for contempt here includes a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to one month, and decisions from legislative contempt cases are not subject to appeal. Read more »
June 25
Zimbabwe: Harare Faces Calls for Action Against Corrupt Land Allocations
263Chat
A coalition of civic organizations has issued an urgent call to action for authorities to address and rectify rampant corruption in land allocations within Harare. Read more »
South Africa: Standoff in Musina As Protesters Demand Resignation of Municipal Manager
GroundUp
Residents accuse him of corruption Read more »
Uganda: Trade Ministry Official Joins MPs in Luzira in Sh3.4 Billion Court Case
Independent (Kampala)
The Anti-corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Leonard Kavundira, the Principal Cooperative Officer from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to Luzira prison for… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa DG Denies Corruption Scandal
Liberian Observer
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has denied corruption allegations surrounding the World Bank-funded Liberia Sustainable Management… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa Refutes Media Report [press release]
New Dawn
"There was no disbursement done without the explicit 'no objection' from the World Bank" -DG Glassco Reacts Read more »