Tag: procurement
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Sri Lanka to Arrest 1996 World Cup Captain Arjuna Ranatunga in Rs 23.5 Crore Oil Scam Case
Overview: A High-Profile Corruption Case Emerging from the Petroleum Ministry In a development that intertwines sport, politics, and legal accountability, Sri Lankan authorities announced plans to arrest former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga. The charges relate to a controversial period during his tenure as a minister in the country’s petroleum sector. Prosecutors allege misconduct linked…
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WMF Managing Director Suspended as Finance Storm Hits Defence Company
Overview of the Developments The Windhoeker Maschinenfabrik (WMF), a defence contractor owned by the state, has suspended its managing director, Colonel Petrus Anton, in a move intended to facilitate a formal investigation into financial accountability within the company. The suspension comes amid heightened scrutiny of the military-owned subsidiary’s governance and financial practices, following concerns raised…
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Inside the Controversial R360m Police Tender Involving Cat Matlala
Overview of the Controversy A police tender worth R360-million linked to crime-accused entrepreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala became a flashpoint in South Africa’s public procurement discourse. The contract, which was awarded to Matlala’s company and later cancelled, sparked questions about the integrity of the bidding process, the eligibility of bidders, and the role of political and…
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IEBC by-elections: Sh27m ballot paper printing in Greece
IEBC announces first batch of electoral materials ahead of by-elections The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the arrival of the first batch of crucial electoral materials as Kenya prepares for next week’s by-elections. Among the items in the initial shipment are the ballot papers, which play a central role in ensuring a…
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OSP’s 78-Count Case: A Steep Hurdle for Ken Ofori-Atta and Ghana’s Prosecutors
Overview: What the 78-Count Case Entails The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed a 78-count case against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, signaling a serious step in Ghana’s anti-corruption drive. Lawyer Frank Davies, representing Ofori-Atta, stated that he was not surprised by the broad indictment. The charges appear to cover a wide range…
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Suburban Rail Loop Execs Spend Over $330k Attending Tunnelling Conferences and Lobbying Efforts
Overview Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) project has long promised a transformative east–west link. New reporting indicates SRL executives have spent more than $330,000 traveling to tunnelling conferences, meeting foreign governments, and wooing potential partners for the project’s first stage, an estimated $34.5 billion undertaking. The travel, meetings, and outreach activities are described by SRL…
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Finance Ministry blasts IDF overspending, eyes new bank tax as Israel unveils 2026 budget
Overview: A Budget Unveiled in a Climate of Tension Israel’s Finance Ministry released the guiding principles for the 2026 state budget, signaling a bold shift in how the government plans to balance the nation’s finances. The announcement immediately sparked a public clash with the Defense Ministry, with treasury officials accusing the IDF of wasteful practices…
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Attorney General Financed Six EOCO Printers with Personal Funds
Overview: Personal Financing of Office Equipment In a disclosure that has drawn attention to procurement practices within government agencies, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine Ayine, stated that he personally financed the purchase of six printers for the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). The admission comes as part of a…
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Attorney General Dr. Ayine Opens Up: Personal Funds Financed Six EOCO Printers
Overview In a candid disclosure, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine Ayine, revealed that he personally financed the purchase of six printers for the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The admission comes amid public concerns about government procurement, funding transparency, and the role of personal financial commitments by public officials…
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Why the Attorney General Financed Six EOCO Printers with His Own Funds
Overview of the Disclosure The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has publicly disclosed that he personally financed the purchase of six printers for the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). This revelation comes in the wake of questions about the source of funding for equipment intended to bolster EOCO’s investigative capacity.…