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Unrooted: New research shows that Africa is losing trees at an unprecedented rate. Areas of particular concern are the DRC, Madagascar, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. (Brent Stirton/Getty Images)

Africa’s kleptocrats enable illegal forestry

The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

The 21st Constitution Amendment Bill’s proposed anti-corruption commission needs a rethink

The Constitution Amendment Bill divests the National Prosecuting Authority of its power to institute criminal proceedings regarding corruption and organised crime and instead…

In a bid to secure another term, Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema is controlling the judiciary, tampering with legislation and limiting activities by the opposition ahead of next year’s elections. Photo: Supplied

Hakainde Hichilema’s facade of fighting corruption in Zambia is slipping

The president needs to take a strong line on graft if he is genuine about ending the scandals in which he is allegedly complicit

Marén de Klerk, the man wanted by Namibian authorities for his alleged role as paymaster in the ongoing multimillion “Fishrot” corruption case, was on Friday granted bail of R50 000

‘Paymaster’ in Namibian Fishrot saga granted R50 000 bail

‘Paymaster’ in Namibian Fishrot saga granted R50 000 bail

Marén de Klerk, the man wanted by Namibian authorities for his alleged role as paymaster in the ongoing multimillion “Fishrot” corruption case, was on Friday granted bail of R50 000

Namibian Fishrot saga suspect part of a syndicate, says state

Judgment on whether Marén de Klerk will be released on bail pending his extradition hearing was reserved for Friday

Marén de Klerk, the man wanted by Namibian authorities for his alleged role as paymaster in the ongoing multimillion “Fishrot” corruption case, was on Friday granted bail of R50 000

Alleged paymaster in Namibia Fishrot saga claims attempts were made to kidnap or kill him

Namibian officials from the office of the prosecutor general and its anti-corruption commission are in Paarl to observe the extradition case

Maren de Klerk covers his face as he appears in the Paarl magistrates court. (Eunice Stoltz/M&G)

State must get its ‘act in order’ in Fishrot extradition case

Prosecutors are expected to submit an application opposing the release of Marén de Klerk, wanted for corruption, fraud, theft and money laundering in Namibia

A web of watchdogs and whistle-blowers

A web of watchdogs and whistle-blowers

Survey suggests that over half of South Africans have experienced corruption.

I’m allergic to corruption

Sata axes anti-corruption chief

Michael Sata has replaced the head of his anti-corruption watchdog who had been accused of bungling investigations into corruption allegations.

S Leone leader promises ‘zero tolerance’ on graft

Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma promised ”zero tolerance” on Thursday for corruption in his country after a leaked government report said rampant official graft had…