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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Corporate Accountability

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INTERVIEW: Rob Parker Exposes Allegations Against ReconAfrica: Legal, Ethical, and Environmental Concerns

  Rob Parker, a representative from the Economic and Social Justice Trust of Namibia, has shared alarming insights into the controversial operations of ReconAfrica, a company accused of serious legal, ethical, and environmental violations. Parker has been working on a report that sheds light on the company's actions, including its new environmental clearance certificate, which he claims was obtained through fraudulent means. According to Parker, ReconAfrica's consultant misrepresented consultations with […]

todayJanuary 27, 2025 83

Business / Economics

Economic and Social Justice Trust Discusses ReconAfrica Allegations

  Rob Parker from the Economic and Social Justice Trust of Namibia spoke with Future Media News and revealed that ReconAfrica has faced serious allegations, including falsifying community consultations and delaying legal cases since 2022. Parker mentioned a petition and also highlighted concerns from international stakeholders about the company’s operations impacting Canada's $1.4 billion investment in Namibia and Botswana alongside that of Dundee Precious Metals in Tsumeb.  

todayJanuary 27, 2025 37

South Africa

South African Presidency Questions McKinsey’s G20 Role

The South African Presidency has expressed concern over McKinsey's appointment to the business engagement group that meets to coordinate the participation of business in the G20, and Bain's role in South Africa's Energy Council Project Management Office. Highlighting their past involvement in state capture, the Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya states that these appointments undermine public trust and good governance. Magwenya emphasised the need for more credible partners:  

todayDecember 16, 2024 26

Business / Economics

Businesses must declare owners, says BIPA

Following the introduction of the beneficial ownership requirement, which became law in 2023, all registered businesses are now required to declare their beneficial owners. We spoke to Ockert Jansen, the Business and Intellectual Property Authority's Executive of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Client Management Services, to find out if local businesses have complied and the possible repercussions.

todayJune 27, 2024 55