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Gupta-linked firm’s R167m Transnet Bonanza
28 August, 2016
For this company, the state rail company is the gift that just keeps giving.
The Smuggler, The Spook and The Grabber
27 August, 2016
A Hawks sting operation to nab the importers of a high tech bugging device might have landed more than the detectives bargained for.
President Zuma’s friend ‘collected Prasa cash for the ANC’
26 August, 2016
Prasa chair Popo Molefe has dropped a bombshell, claiming that R80-million from a controversial train deal may have found its way to the ANC.
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24 August, 2016
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Joyce Banda implicated in mystery payment related to oil, gas concessions
22 August, 2016
An explanation has been demanded for a $235,700 payment from a firm that landed major oil and gas exploration concessions on Lake Malawi.
US probe links Cape tycoon to mining rights bribery in Africa
18 August, 2016
Politically-linked multimillionaire Walter Hennig has been associated with the bribery of officials in three African countries for mining rights.
Mokonyane’s alleged new terms for Lesotho water project cited as causing delays
5 August, 2016
The Polihali dam, part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme, was originally scheduled for completion in 2018 but has been repeatedly postponed.
Malawi ombud gets death threats after Tractorgate probe fingers state officials
4 August, 2016
Equipment for poor farmers allegedly auctioned and bought cheaply by government "beneficiaries".
Blood on the floor in Zambia poll
Personal rivalry, divisions in the ruling party and a failing economy heighten the election contest.
Gupta-linked company set to score R800-million in Transnet IT solution tender deal
24 July, 2016
A suspect Transnet contract lists 60% for a "supplier development" subcontractor.
Senior Lesotho politician denies death threat against ‘terrorist’ US ambassador
21 July, 2016
A veiled threat against Lesotho's US ambassador has been revealed from a radio transcript, showing growing political intolerance in the kingdom.
Politically connected brothers, scandal, toxic loans – Malawi edition
19 July, 2016
Insider source claims Malawi's government has settled politically connected Sterling Timber International's 1.
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