Congo Must Diversify its Economy and Think about the Post-Oil Era
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Congo has assets that should allow it to become a leading economic player if it diversifies its economy. Congo must develop the private sector in order to create jobs. The World Bank’s...
View ArticleBOST to go Free after Trade of Contaminated Fuel in Ghana
The trade of contaminated oil by Ghana’s Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Limited (BOST) has gone through several proceedings by the general public and formal investigation units in Ghana to help...
View ArticleNew Massive Leak of Secret Documents from Bermudian Offshore Law Firm Reveals...
“Offshore Firm of the Year” Not Alone in Abusing and Profiting from Weaknesses in Corporate Tax Reporting Requirements and Company Ownership Transparency Rules GFI Calls on Governments to Collect and...
View ArticleTransparency is key to corruption-free infrastructure
By Peter Eigen, founder of Transparency International The first Regional Roundtable on Infrastructure Governance was held in Cape Town at the beginning of November. Peter Eigen, founder of Transparency...
View ArticleEnergy and water sectors excited by solar PV, technology innovation and...
African Utility Week industry survey yields interesting results Solar PV is overwhelmingly seen as the most promising generation source for Africa while corruption, skills gaps and access to finance...
View ArticleSA’s economic performance is driving investors to eye international options
Corruption continues to loom large over South Africa – it dwarfs the price of gold, the effect tax hikes has on the economy and stymies mass job creation. This situation will drive many investors to...
View ArticleSpanish Police Commissioner José Villarejo, the Diario Rombe Blog, the OCCRP...
Disgraced Spanish police commissioner José Villarejo, whom according to a Spanish government indictment, received money and worked with Equatorial Guinea-focused Diario Rombe Blog to discredit African...
View ArticleAngolan Legal Reform Shows How Africa Can Use Oil and Gas As a Springboard...
For decades, many of Africa’s oil- and gas-producing states followed a predictable pattern. They treated their oil and gas primarily as raw materials that could be sold abroad for a quick profit,...
View ArticleSA can prevent payments fraud crippling businesses and local municipalities
Ryan Mer, Managing Director, eftsure Africa, a Know Your Payee™ (KYP) platform provider says technology can be a powerful tool against the fraud and corruption plunging South Africa’s municipalities...
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