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Nigeria: N44 Million Bribe Scandal - Hembe Arraigned, Refuses to Mount Dock
[Vanguard] Abuja - Trial of the former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market and Other Institutions, Mr. Herman Hembe, kicked off on a dramatic note, yesterday, as the lawmaker declined to either mount the dock or enter his plea to a charge he said was grossly incompetent.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:24

Nigeria: ICPC Detains Deputy Director Over Corruption
[Daily Trust] Engineer Victor Nnamdi Igboanugo, a deputy director with the Federal Ministry of trade and Investment Abuja, has been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offense commission (ICPC), over fraudulent acquisition of properties, looting of Government funds and receiving gratification from contractors.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:02

Namibia: Ministry Moves N$95 Million at Midnight
[Namibian] JUST before midnight on Saturday, 31 March 2012, the Ministry of Works and Transport spirited N$95 million to one of TransNamib's bank accounts.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:33

Rwanda: Devise New Ways to Combat Graft - PM
[New Times] New strategies are required to fight corruption, Prime Minister, Dr Pierre Damien Habumuremyi, said yesterday at the opening of a one-day meeting on the role of parliament and their partners in fighting the graft.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:00

Kenya: Court Blocks Matemu From EACC Top Job
[The Star] Newly appointed director of the anti-corruption commission Mumo Matemu has been stopped from taking office. Justice Anyara Emukule granted the Trusted Society of Human Rights Alliance civil society group with the orders temporarily barring Matemu from taking office or having his name gazetted as the director of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 18:58

Kenya: Magarini Sh65 Million CDF Controversy Now Takes a New Twist
[The Star] THE controversy over Sh65 million from the CDF kitty which sparked off protests in Magarini last month has taken a new dimension after the main organisers of the demonstrations withdrew their complaints claiming that their issues have been addressed. Magarini Constituency Residents Forum officials yesterday told journalists that the CDF committee has agreed to 'cooperate' and keep them updated all the time on implementation of projects in the constituency for the benefit of the public.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 18:57

Nigeria: Public Sector Corruption - Govt Urged to Adopt New Technologies
[This Day] The Federal Government has been urged to adopt and implement new technologies in order to address the alleged misappropriation of public funds, as currently being investigated at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Pension Fund among others.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 17:20

Angola: Foreign Press Spotlight on Angola
[Maka] The latest press coverage on corruption, human rights abuses, violations of freedom of the press and socio-economic exclusion in Angola (every Wednesday at Maka Angola):
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 16:22

Liberia: LACC Boss - Legislature, Judiciary 'Recalcitrant' Over Assets Declaration
[Heritage] Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Chairperson, Cllr. Frances Johnson-Allison, has asserted that members of the Legislative and Judiciary Branches of the Government of Liberia are 'recalcitrant' over the issue of assets declaration for all public officials. Said the LACC boss: "The failure by the Judiciary and the Legislature to declare their assets has been a real disappointment as far as the LACC is concerned." She stated that all public officials, including members of the Legislature and the Judi
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:26

Nigeria: Plateau LGs Unimaginably Corrupt - State Govt
[Daily Trust] Accounts of the 17 local government areas in Plateau State have not been audited for 10 years, the state government said.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:05

Nigeria: Corruption Hampering Fight Against Maternal, Infant Mortality
[Daily Trust] Corruption and bad leadership are major factors hampering the fight against infant and maternal mortality in Nigeria, President of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Comrade Lawal Dutsinma, has said.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:03

Nigeria: IG - Scarce Housing Accelerates Officers' Death, Encourages Corruption
[Daily Trust] The acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, said lack of permanent accommodation for officers of the force promotes corruption and immorality among them.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:14

Nigeria: IG Decries Impact of Corruption On Officers Welfare
[This Day] Acting Inspector General of Police (IG), Mohammed Abubakar, Wednesday lamented the impact of corruption on the welfare of officers and men in the force.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:55

Nigeria: ICPC Vows to Wage War Against Corruption in Higher Institutions
[Leadership] The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday in Abuja pledged to wage war against corruption in higher institutions.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:24

Nigeria: JAMB Seeks EFCC's Assistance On Exam Malpractice
[Leadership] The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB) Prof. 'Dibu Ojerinde, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to assist it in curbing myriad of malpractices plaguing the conduct of public examination in Nigeria.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:59

Nigeria: 'Kaduna Lost N118 Million Monthly to Ghost Workers'
[Daily Trust] Kaduna - Kaduna State government discovered a total of 2000 ghost workers in its employ for which 118 million naira was being lost every monthly, the state Head of Service, Mrs. Hanatu Ugah, has said.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:21

Kenya: Court Stops Anti-Graft Czar in His Tracks
[Capital FM] Nakuru, Kenya - The High Court in Nakuru on Wednesday temporarily blocked the appointment of Mumo Matemu as the chairman of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 05:47

Libya: ICC Considering Request to Try Qadhafi's Son in National Court
[UN News] The International Criminal Court (ICC) is currently considering a request by the Libyan authorities to try the son of former leader Muammar al-Qadhafi in their national courts, Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo told the Security Council today.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 21:29

Paltry Salaries Threaten Anti-Corruption War - Commission
[The Herald] THE independence and effectiveness of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is under threat as officials earning US$250 per month are tasked to investigate cases involving millions of dollars, an official said on Monday. Commission chairperson Mr Denford Chirindo said there was need to introduce an anti-corruption risk allowance for his officers to "insulate" them from the temptation.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 13:31

Nigeria: Accountants Move to Prevent Fraud in Country
[Daily Trust] Kaduna - The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has said that their focus will no longer be on how to detect fraud but to prevent it in view of its detrimental effects to the nation's economy.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:57

Commonwealth Secretariat to Co-Host Conference for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies
[Commonwealth] Anti-corruption agencies from all 19 Commonwealth Africa countries will share their strategies and innovative solutions in tackling corruption in Livingstone, Zambia, from 21 to 25 May.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 09:41

South Africa: Institute Calls for Corruption Unit
[SAPA] Johannesburg - A new, dedicated corruption-busting unit should be set up to bolster the work of the Hawks, the Institute of Accountability said on Tuesday.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 07:50

Nigeria: Lamorde Decries Fraud in Land Acquisition in FCT
[Daily Trust] Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, has decried fraudulent dealings in land acquisition in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 07:15

Nigeria: EFCC, ICPC Uncover Fraud in FCT Land Administration
[Vanguard] Abuja - There was a stunning revelation, yesterday, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of ongoing scam in land administration at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 05:04

South Africa: Fighting Corruption Remains a Priority - Oliphant
[BuaNews] Pretoria - Acting Public Service and Administration Minister Mildred Oliphant today told Parliament that the department would be intensifying the capacity of the Public Service Anti-Corruption Unit (PSACU).
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 04:15

Liberia: GAC, SCFG/Cental Sign Partnership Agreement
[Heritage] The Search for Common Ground (SFCG)/Talking Drum Studio, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) and the General Auditing Commission (GAC) on Friday, May 11, 2012 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU would see the implementation of a Non-State Actor program funded by the European Union. Signing for SCFG/Talking Drum Studio and CENTAL were Messrs Oscar Bloh, Country Director, Thomas Doe Nah, Executive Director respectively, and for the GAC was the Acting Auditor Gen
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 18:39

Kenya: Sack Nyong'o, Says Washiali
[The Star] ODM MP for Mumias Ben Washiali yesterday called for sacking of Medical Sevices minister Anyang' Nyong'o to pave way for a probe into the NHIF scam. He asked Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President Kibaki to suspend the minister and order for a forensic audit on the matter by an independent organisation.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 17:35

Anti-Graft Team's Powers Challenged
[The Herald] POLITICAL analyst Mr Goodson Nguni has filed a High Court application seeking an order declaring that the Anti-Corruption Commission of Zimbabwe has no arresting powers.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 15:47

Nigeria: ICPC to Monitor Budgets in Ministries
[Daily Trust] Owerri - The corruption monitoring and evaluation department of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has mandated its anti-corruption and transparency monitoring units to monitor the budget of their ministries.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:36

Nigeria: We Have Zero Tolerance for Corruption - Dikko
[Leadership] Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Dikko Inde, in this interview with Isaac Aimurie and Juliet Alohan, reveals how his administration has succeeded in restoring the integrity of the agency while increasing revenue collection, among other issues.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:25

Uganda: Internet Cable Contractors Faulted
[Independent] It's probably another demonstration of how the taxpayer loses money due to sheer negligence, lack of supervision and corruption. But Parliament does not appear willing to let it pass just like that.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 12:46

Uganda: Bribery Hits 600MW Karuma Power Dam
[Independent] Political interference cited in appointments as government committee pockets billions to pre-qualify Chinese firm
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 12:46

Zimbabwe: Zacc Go After Chombo, Dinha
[Zimbabwe Standard] THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is targeting more bigwigs in its fight to root out corruption. Information reaching The Standard shows that Local Government, Rural and Urban Development minister Ignatious Chombo (pictured), former special interest councillor Charles Nyachowe and Mashonaland Central governor advocate Martin Dinha, among others, are being investigated.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 14:03

Nigeria: Ibori - an Asset to Country
[Leadership] The 17th of April penultimate month marked the culmination of all the hoopla that rent the airwaves and cyberspace on speculations of the fate of erstwhile Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori on the corruption charges leveled against him; he bagged a thirteen year concurrent jail sentence.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 13:55

Rwanda: New Electronic Sales Device to Combat Tax Fraudsters
[Focus] Rwanda Revenue Authority has announced it is introducing a new tool, the Electronic Sales Device (ESD) to combat the malpractice of falsifying business transactions and sales records by traders in order to pay less tax.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 12:22

Egypt: MP Accuses Shafiq of Corruption, Case Referred to Prosecution
[Aswat Masriya] In a parliament session on Sunday, Member of Parliament (MP) Essam Sultan accused Mubarak's last Prime Minister and presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq of corruption.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 11:59

Nigeria: Massive Corruption Provoked Current Insurgency - Tsav
[Leadership] Former Police Commissioner Abubakar Tsav served with distincton in Lagos and several other states in the country. In this interview with IGHO OYOYO, he alleges that dishonesty and corruption are the key triggers of the current state of insecurity that is claiming the lives of innocent Nigerians and generating considerable tension. He also spoke on several topical issues
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 11:55

Nigeria: National Hospital Staff Accused of Receipt Forgery
[Daily Trust] The management of National Hospital Abuja is presently investigating some staff of the hospital for allegedly forging receipts and issuing same to unsuspecting patients after collecting money from them for treatment.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 11:50

Jonathan Unlikely to Risk Oil Graft Crackdown
[Daily Trust] President Goodluck Jonathan is coming under pressure to prosecute top officials implicated in a $6.8 billion fuel subsidy fraud, but many of the suspects are allies he is unlikely to go after if he wants to keep his power base intact.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 11:38

Zimbabwe: Zimra - Sniffer Dogs Won't Curb Ingrained Graft
[Zimbabwe Independent] IT was interesting to read that the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) wants to place dogs at the country's entry points as part of its efforts in the fight against drugs and also to curb graft. That is commendable, especially in so far as trying to curtail drug dealing is concerned. But in so far as curbing smuggling is concerned, the authority will have to look within.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 08:18

Power and Politics Corrupted Islamists - Bashir
[Sudan Tribune] Khartoum - The Sudanese President Omer Hassan al-Bashir hit out at members of the his party's Islamist base saying that power and politics corrupted them.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 06:51

Kibaki Appoints Anti-Graft Czars
[Capital FM] Nairobi, Kenya - Mumo Matemu has finally been appointed the chairman of the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 05:53

Nigeria: Oil Subsidy Report - President Jonathan's Litmus Test on Fight Corruption
[Vanguard] Commitment comes by spoken words and actions. For sometime, successive governments in Nigeria have mouthed their resolve to give Nigerians a new lease of life by eradicating corruption. But much as they hyped this resolve, they also ended up not achieving it and in some ways, unfortunately, championed it eventually.
AllAfrica | 13-May-2012 13:48

Kenya: Now Let the Fight Against Corruption Resume
[The Star] On Thursday this week, parliament approved the list of top officials who are to serve in the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, ending a months-long stalemate which had crippled the operations of this all-important commission.
AllAfrica | 13-May-2012 08:13

Kenya: CDF Officials Charged With Sh0.5 Million Misuse
[The Star] Two officials of the Rangwe Constituency Development Fund were yesterday charged with misappropriating Sh500,000 from its kitty. Dicklan Opany, who was relieved of his role as the funds treasurer by the area MP martin Ogindo last year and current chairperson Margaret Ogembo, denied committed the offence between October and December 2008.
AllAfrica | 13-May-2012 08:01

Nigeria: Subsidy Probe - EFCC Says Report Will Be Used as Evidence
[Daily Trust] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday said that the Petroleum Subsidy Report would be used as supporting evidence in the prosecution of culprits.
AllAfrica | 12-May-2012 09:40