Tag: corruption
GACC charges public institutions to publicize procurement data to curb corruption
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has underscored the need for proactive disclosure of procurement data, to enable the public to access and report corrupt...
UN boss calls for global action to bring world back on track
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for global action to bring the world back on track in face of myriad challenges.
The global tests...
Many Ghanaians are unwilling to report cases of corruption – CHRAJ
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has expressed concern about the unwillingness of Ghanaians to report incidents of corruption.
This, the...
Russian doping: corruption and unethical conduct by ex biathlon boss
dpa/GNA - Former biathlon chief Anders Besseberg was rewarded with prostitutes and hunting trips as he acted under "improper Russian influence" to cover...
Samsung heir not to appeal 2.5-year imprisonment ruling in corruption scandal
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong will not appeal the ruling that sentenced him to two and a half years in prison for corruption...
![Lee Jae-yong. [Photo/IC]](https://newsghana.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Lee-Jae-yong-218x150.jpg "Samsung heir sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for corruption")
Samsung heir sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for corruption
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong was jailed Monday for corruption linked to his management succession.
The Seoul High Court sentenced Lee,...
FORDEM urges Ghanaians to renew confidence in state institutions – Prince Baba Alhassan
Prince Abdulai Baba Alhassan, Founder and Executive Director, Foundation for Reconciliation and Democracy (FORDEM), Ghana, has called on Political Parties to renew their confidence...
MPs should focus on task ahead-Mr Walker
Mr. Alfred Kwame Aseidu Walker, Election 2020 Independent Presidential Candidate has called on the Members of Parliament (MPs) to focus on national developmental issues...
Nigerian leader prioritizes security, economy, combatting corruption in 2021
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday his administration would continue focusing on delivering key strategic priorities under the security, economy and anti-corruption agenda,...
Tanzania’s Zanzibar leader pledges to fight corruption, misuse of public funds
Tanzania's Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi on Thursday appealed for patience before he made hard decisions on people involved in corrupt practices, embezzlement of...
Tanzania’s Zanzibar leader pledges to fight corruption, misuse of public funds
Tanzania's Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi on Thursday appealed for patience before he made hard decisions on people involved in corrupt practices, embezzlement...
We need a holistic approach to fight corruption-Quayson
Mr Richard Quayson, Deputy Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has said the fight against corruption must be extended beyond the...
Stabilise the cedi in your next administration – President urged
Mr Lucky Adzah, a phone dealer at Tongor-Dzemeni in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region has asked the President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa...
Kpando residents expect President to intensify fight against corruption
Residents of Kpando Municipality in the Volta Region have highlighted the fight against corruption as their topmost agenda for President Akufo-Addo to embark upon...
Let’s resource corruption reporting agencies – Gagakuma
Mr Setriakor Gagakuma, Ho Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has appealed to the government to adequately resource corruption reporting...
Rwanda sees growing public participation in reporting corruption
Rwanda investigated 963 corruption cases in January-November, a big sum compared with previous years, reflecting increasing public participation in reporting the crime, said...
NDC to create separate youth ministry
The next Government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would create a stand-alone Ministry of Youth with a renewed focus on addressing challenges peculiar...
Corruption has no strong connection with NPP Government — Mustapha Hamid
Mr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Minister of Inner City and Zongo Development, on Friday said corruption was not dominant on the minds of Ghanaians because the...
Show us your credibility- NDC to President Akufo-Addo
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has asked President Nana Akufo-Addo to be sincere to Ghanaians by accepting that he is susceptible to influence.
Addressing a...
Why Akufo-Addo, NPP are scared of Corruption revelations
As the day for the 2020 election draws closer, the reality on the ground is that Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his New Patriotic...
Election 2020: We are the alternative – CPP tells Ghanaians
The Convention People's Party (CPP) says they are the alternative to the two main political parties that have governed the nation for the past...
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...