Tag: Anti-Corruption
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Emergency tender probe raises red flags over Namibia’s procurement integrity
Overview of the probe An emergency tender worth N$4.9 million has ignited intense scrutiny over Namibia’s public procurement process. The case centers on links between the contract and Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa, prompting questions about transparency, due process, and potential conflicts of interest. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been cited by The…
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Emergency tender probe raises red flags over Namibia’s procurement integrity, analysts warn
Overview: A scrutinized emergency tender in Namibia An emergency tender worth approximately N$4.9 million has become a flashpoint in Namibia’s public procurement landscape, drawing attention to the procedures that govern how government contracts are awarded. The probe centers on links to urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa and involves the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which…
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Former ACC Investigator Blames Namibia’s Justice System for Unresolved Corruption
Namibia’s Corruption Conundrum: A Former Investigator Speaks Out In a provocative stance that has sparked conversation across Namibia’s governance circles, a former Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigator, Werner Ngashikuao, has attributed the country’s persistence of corruption to systemic weaknesses within the justice system. Ngashikuao’s comments, which circulated on social media, challenge the adequacy of processes that…
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Ghana Ports Disinfection Loss: OSP Uncovers GH¢345 Million
Overview The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed a substantial financial loss tied to a ports disinfection deal, amounting to an estimated GH¢345 million. The finding comes from the July–December 2025 Half-Yearly Report, released on January 29, 2026, and highlights significant concerns about procurement processes, governance, and value for money in government contracting.…
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Ghana Records GH¢345 Million Loss in Ports Disinfection Deal, OSP Reveals
Overview: A Major Exposure in the Ports Disinfection Deal The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released its July–December 2025 Half-Yearly Report, exposing a substantial financial loss of GH¢345 million tied to a ports disinfection deal. The revelation, announced on January 29, 2026, casts a spotlight on procurement practices, VAT management, and internal controls…
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Ghana’s OSP Seizes Assets Tied to Ex-NPA Chief in Major Fraud Case
Overview: OSP moves to clamp down on assets linked to a high-profile corruption case The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed a substantial seizure of assets as part of the ongoing criminal probe involving former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive Officer Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and nine co-accused individuals. The move underscores the…
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Constitutional D-Day: Dismissal of FICAC Commissioner Malimali Under Scrutiny
Overview: The Key Question in Fiji’s High Court The awaited ruling from Suva High Court centers on whether Fiji’s top officials — President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka — acted in accordance with the Constitution when they dismissed FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali. The judicial review challenges the legality of the dismissal, pressing…
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Court Update: OSP Granted Extra Time in Strategic Mobilisation Limited Case Involving Ken Ofori-Atta
Overview of the Latest Court Action The Accra High Court has granted the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) additional time to file and serve further disclosures in the ongoing Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) case. The case, which implicates former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven other individuals, continues to unfold as prosecutors push for…
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Special Prosecutor Fights Back: Unfair Bid to Abolish OSP Met With ‘Extreme Resistance’
Ghana’s OSP Under Fire as Parliament Targets Its Independence The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has found itself at the center of a fierce political confrontation as lawmakers push for an abolition or drastic overhaul. In a half-yearly report released for the period ending mid-2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng described the last…
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Abolition Bid Slammed by Special Prosecutor: OSP Independence at Risk
Unprecedented parliamentary push threatens the OSP The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) finds itself at the center of a heated political clash as lawmakers move to abolish or fundamentally redefine its mandate. In a period marked by intense parliamentary activity, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has framed the final six months of 2025 as a…