Editor double standard, FDI, Legislation, Minister, Nigeria, outside investment, West Africa

How a Billionaire Changed Corrupt Government: Dangote vs. Mugabe

Did a Nigerian CEO single-handedly wipe out source of Zimbabwean 'indigenisation' corruption? The Zimbabwean economy has been struggling hard under the regime of President Robert Mugabe for years, having contracted as much as 40-50% and suffering from galloping inflation rates of over 79 billion % (so-called hyper-inflation, which is exceedingly rare today).  This has, in turn, led to … Continue reading How a Billionaire Changed Corrupt Government: Dangote vs. Mugabe

Editor cooperation / coordination, culture of compliance, Minister, Nigeria, outside investment, politics, West Africa

Buhari to the rescue: Tackling corruption in Africa’s largest economy

"The wind of change is blowing through this continent..." Perhaps reminiscent of the “Winds of Change” (the speech delivered in 1960 by British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan to the Parliament of South Africa in Cape Town), the recent address given by new Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the United Nations represents a political milestone in seeking to eradicate … Continue reading Buhari to the rescue: Tackling corruption in Africa’s largest economy

Editor DOJ, FCPA, South Africa, USA

“Apartheid stole the past, corruption steals our future” – South Africa protests graft

Wake-up call for Zuma government?  Unlikely as ANC battles crises on many fronts On September 30, 2015, several major South African cities saw a significant turnout of the Republic's denizens taking to the streets, protesting rampant perceived corruption in their country: demonstrations took place, inter alia, in Pretoria, Cape Town, Polokwane, and Durban.  They numbered in … Continue reading “Apartheid stole the past, corruption steals our future” – South Africa protests graft