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ZIMBABWE’S HEALTH MINISTER ARRESTED FOR EXPLOITING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Posted on June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

As the world shut its borders and cities to curb the pandemic, politicians came into the market square to loot funds meant for palliative and medical supplies. Reports coming out of Zimbabwe, suggest that the Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been apprehended by police officers on suspicion of his involvement in a US$60 million corruption scandal meant for the procurement of medical supplies. You will recall that Zimbabwe is currently facing challenges with a currency…

KENYA INTRODUCES NEW CURRENCIES

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya adjusts to accommodate new currencies Just like Ghana in 1982, Nigeria in 1984 and India in 2016; Kenya have recently issued and also unveiled a new generation of currency notes. The East African country unveiled the new bank notes on Saturday (June 1, 2019); during the 56th Madaraka Day celebration held in Narok County. The new currency denominations include Sh50, Sh100, Sh200, Sh500 and Sh1,000 notes. According to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)…

AFRICA’S BIGGEST FUND MANAGER IN TROUBLE WATERS

Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 by Gambeta News

Board members of Africa’s Biggest Fund manager has resigned following allegations of dubious investments. Public Investment Corporation, is a South African based fund manager with more than US $150 billion. The state-owned entity has come under scrutiny following allegations of wrong doing. These allegations have forced board members of the company to resign from their position. More so, the company suspended some employees. The former chief executive officer, Mr. Daniel Matjila has denied any wrong…

THE ANTI-GRAFT SUMMIT IN KENYA: TACKLING CORRUPTION

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Anti-Graft Summit held in Kenya with the aim of tackling corruption Corruption is like a form of dishonesty to any nation or place. This is why the Kenya government has set up an anti-graft summit which will aim to tackle such problem. The summit which has brought various stakeholders from all over the nation with a view to provide solution. The forum will provide a means of reflecting on the question of governance and corruption….

AGRIZZI REVEAL STATE CAPITAL INQUIRY DEAL IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

Former Basasa COO reveal details of NPA bribery during the state capital inquiry in South Africa. Angelo Agrizzi who was the former Bosasa chief operation officer has reveal details of the state capital deal. According to Agrizzi, during the court session said he could not hold it anymore. He said that he felt as if he was in a cult. During the trial at the state capital inquiry, Agrizzi said that National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)…

ZIMBABWE’S TOP OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN GIVEN UNTIL THE END OF FEBRUARY TO DECLARE ASSET.

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Cabinet ministers and senior government officials in Zimbabwe to declare their assets. President Emmerson Mnangagwa in his fight against corruption in Zimbabwe has given the cabinet ministers and senior government officials until the end of february to declare their assets. Misheck Sibanda, chief secretary to the president and cabinet, said in a statement that it was now compulsory for cabinet ministers, their deputies, senior government officials and bosses of state-owned businesses to declare their assets….

TECHNOLOGY ; A TOOL AGAINST CORRUPTION..

Posted on January 23, 2018January 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Technology has proven to be better way to fight corruption. Corruption affects not just the financial level of the country but also the social level of a country reducing citizen’s trust in organisations. Technology has proven to be better way to fight corruption, in Benin for example, a youth group set up an app to fight the scourge called Anticorr meaning “anti-corruption”. It is a device that allows to denounce acts of corruption and will provide…