Tag: corruption
GII partners Judicial Service to combat corruption
The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International, in partnership with the Judicial Service has organized an outreach programme to combat...
Make judicious use of corruption reporting platforms – GII
The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), local chapter of Transparency International, has encouraged Ghanaians to take advantage of the available corruption reporting platforms to report...
COCOBOD deny allegation of corruption, nepotism in insecticide procurement
COCOBOD has flatly denied allegations of corruption and nepotism in the use of sole sourcing to procure Transform Akate Insecticides from Agri-Plus Horizon Farm...
Special Prosecutor’s resignation big blow to anti-corruption fight – GAAC
Mrs Beauty Emefa Nartey, Executive Secretary, Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), says the resignation of Mr Martin Amidu, the Special Prosecutor, has dealt a...
‘Youth must play active role in consolidating democracy’
The Reverend Ismailia Awudu, the Board Chairman of the National Road Safety Authority, has called on the youth to play an active role in...
Special Prosecutor submits Agyapa report to President
Mr Martin Amidu, Special Prosecutor, has submitted his report on the Analysis of the Risk of Corruption and Anti-corruption Risk Assessment on the Agyapa...
Bulgarian protesters call off nightly anti-government demos
The daily evening protests against the Bulgarian government have come to an end after almost four months.
The government quarter in Sofia was unusually quiet...
Somali PM vows to intensify fight against corruption, boost economy
Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble said his government will step up its efforts to combat corruption and misuse of state resources.
Roble, who toured...
Lack of self-integrity is root cause of corruption- CHRAJ
Mr Richard Quayson, the Deputy Chairman, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has attributed the country's unending corruption phenomenon to the lack...
S. African president’s economic recovery plan welcomed
South Africa's economists and labor sector on Thursday welcomed a new economic recovery plan unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying it could boost the...
Minority political parties offer policy solutions to unemployment, corruption
Minority political parties have provided alternative policy solutions to solve youth unemployment and mismanagement of the Ghanaian economy.
They pledged to provide long-term financial support...
Sound Socialisation process can fight corruption war-Panel
Panelists at the Ghana National Forum on Political Party Manifestos say the war against corruption in the country cannot be won not only through...
Strengthen judicial integrity to sustain public confidence – GII
Madam Mary Awelana Addah, Programmes Manager of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has stressed the need to strengthen judicial integrity and accountability to sustain...
Ex-world athletics chief Diack convicted in Paris graft trial
A Paris court on Wednesday sentenced former world athletics chief Lamine Diack to jail time for corruption linked to doping by mainly Russian athletes...
Former athletics chief Diack found guilty for doping corruption
The former head of world athletics governing body, Lamine Diack, was found guilty on Wednesday by a court in Paris, France for corruption in...
NDC running mate wants equality in enforcement of laws
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang has called for equality in the application and the...
Corruption to hinder economic growth: South African treasury
South Africa's corruption is hindering economic growth and progress, said Dondo Mogajane, Director-General at National Treasury on Wednesday.
Mogajane made the remarks...
Media should sustain conversations against corruption
Ms Josephine Nkrumah, Chairperson, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), on Tuesday urged the media to sustain conversations against corruption and environmental degradation.
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Registrar-General to deploy new Central Beneficial Ownership Register
Mrs Jemima Oware, the Register-General, on Tuesday said the Department is set to deploy a new Central Beneficial Ownership Register for all companies in...
Jacob Zuma foundation expresses disappointment for delays in ex-leader’s corruption trial
As South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma's corruption trial was scheduled to commence at the Pietermaritzburg High court on Tuesday, his foundation said...
South Africa launches public service month amid corruption scandals
South Africa on Friday launched the Public Service Month amid corruption scandals involving a number of public servants.
"We take this opportunity...
Saudi king sacks two royals over corruption charges
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Monday relieved two royals of their duties over corruption charges, the Saudi Press Agency...
IGP will have independence under my government – Marricke Gane
Mr Marricke Kofi Gane, an Independent Presidential Aspirant for the 2020 General Election, says when given the mandate in the December 7 polls, the...
Bongbini Community and East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly sign MOU
The Bongbini Community in the East Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region and the Municipal Assembly have signed an agreement for the construction...
Peace is essential tool for successful elections – NCCE
Madam Josephine Nkrumah, Chairperson, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called on the citizenry to safeguard the prevailing peace to ensure a violence-free...
Amedikpui Community demands relocation of a dumping site
The people of Amedikpui, a farming community in the Agotime-Ziope District of the Volta Region have asked the District Assembly to relocate a dumping...
Kanjo residents appeal for dam
Residents of Kanjo, a community in the Nanumba South District of the Northern Region, have appealed to government and stakeholders to construct a dam...
Corruption to dent South Africa as credible investment destination – expert
Corruption will dent the image of South Africa's reputation as a credible investment designation, said the Minerals Council South Africa on Thursday.
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GACC and GII launches Citizen’s Manifesto to improve Ghana’s anti-corruption performance
Corruption still remains a major issue for citizens as it affects efficient and equitable service delivery with implications for their quality of life. Corruption...
I will not appoint relatives into my government – Kofi Akpaloo
Mr Percival Kofi Akpaloo, the Flagbearer of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) says he will not appoint any relative into his government...