Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN)

We advocate for the full implementation of anti corruption protocols and conventions by SADC Member States

[AfricanNGOs @africanngos]

#AfricanAntiCorruptionDay, 11 July - recognises the progress made in the fight against #corruption in #Africa and the significant work still left to do. 2023 theme: “AU Convention on Combating and Preventing Corruption at 20: Achievements and Prospects” #AfricaAgainstCorruption

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

We are commemorating African #AntiCorruption Day. Join us for our webinar at 10am. Tell us, is there anything we can celebrate in the fight against #corruption?

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

Don't forget to register for our webinar tomorrow.
#corruption #zimbabwe #goldmafia.

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

Join SAACoN Reflecting on African Anti-Corruption Day – Zimbabwe’s Gold Mafia

When: Jul 11, 2023 10:00 AM Johannesburg
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://t.co/ZXkpc0CzrR

@bcpi @TIZim_info @SADC_News @SADCYouthParly @sadcpf @ZELA_Infor @LRFZimbabwe @ipprnamibia

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

Don't forget to register for our webinar

#anticorruption
#Zimbabwe
#goldmafia
#SADC

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

Join SAACoN Reflecting on African Anti-Corruption Day – Zimbabwe’s Gold Mafia

When: Jul 11, 2023 10:00 AM Johannesburg
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://t.co/ZXkpc0CzrR

@bcpi @TIZim_info @SADC_News @SADCYouthParly @sadcpf @ZELA_Infor @LRFZimbabwe @ipprnamibia

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

Join SAACoN Reflecting on African Anti-Corruption Day – Zimbabwe’s Gold Mafia

When: Jul 11, 2023 10:00 AM Johannesburg
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://t.co/ZXkpc0CzrR

@bcpi @TIZim_info @SADC_News @SADCYouthParly @sadcpf @ZELA_Infor @LRFZimbabwe @ipprnamibia

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

(3/3) 4. Licenses and permits do not guarantee that there is a legitimate business undertaking on the go. Syndicates bribe #banks and other #regulators to move dirty money and gold.
To report the report in full, please e-mail us on [email protected]

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

(2/3)2. There is an increasing trend to use #gold as the preferred currency for #moneylaunderers since the process of melting, refining and stamping obfuscates all traces of its origin.
3. Smugglers use government institutions, individuals and diplomatic immunity and privilege.

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

(1/3) Our member ACT-SA has produced a lessons learnt report following the #goldmafia scandal. Highlights include:
1. The invaluable role of the #media in exposing corruption.

[IPPR Namibia @ipprnamibia]

IPPR research associate Frederico Links is in Luanda at the @SADC_News, @UNODC, Government of Angola conference on combating corruption, held under the theme 'The challenges of regional cooperation in the implementation of the UNCAC'. #UnitedAgainstCorruption

[Kudzai Mukaratirwa @SDGcasanostra]

Quite an inspiring morning at @JSE_Group hosted by the @BaselInstitute. The Southern. African Anti-Corruption Collective Action Forum has 3 finalists in Infrastructure, Fisheries and Extractives industraties. Great job @annaestransky and team 👏 🇨🇭 🇺🇳

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

Thank you to the Basel for an informative and well organised conference. We learnt so much from the engagement.

[Collective Action at the Basel Institute @FightBribery]

🏆 COLLECTIVE ACTION AWARD 🏆

We are thrilled to finally announce the winner of the Southern Africa Anti-Corruption Collective Action Award on the occasion of the Southern Africa Anti-corruption Forum.

Congratulations to @CoSTransparency - Uganda for winning the award for outstanding collective action initiative! 🏆 ⭐

Many thanks to the other finalists, Fisheries Transparency Initiative (@FisheriesTI) and MozUp Enterprise Development Center who are running fantastic initiatives. ✨

[Collective Action at the Basel Institute @FightBribery]

How can #CollectiveAction change the culture on whistleblowing in both the private and public sectors?

That's the topic of our third expert panel at the Southern Africa Anti-Corruption Collective Action Forum on Wednesday, featuring:

- Cynthia Stimpel of @WhistleblwrHse, South Africa
- Masauso Lungu of the Centre for Ethics and Public Integrity, Zambia
- Zunaid Lundell (Zedd) of @LHLAttorneys, South Africa

Chantelle de Sousa of the Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (@SAACoNetwork), one of our Forum partners, will moderate.

More about the Forum at: https://t.co/ipHHhVHLQS

#CollectiveAction #AntiCorruption #ACCAForum #SAACCAForum2023

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

Today we are the Johannesburg Stock Exchange co-hosting the first ever Southern Africa Anti-Corruption Collective Action Forum with the @BaselInstitute.

[Collective Action at the Basel Institute @FightBribery]

📣 We're excited to announce our keynote speaker for the Southern Africa Anti-Corruption Collective Action Forum!

@MosiloMothepu has worked for sixteen years in the financial services industry and has experienced first-hand the consequences of #whistleblowing. In her book "Uncaptured" she recounts this troubling yet seminal chapter in her life with honesty, humility and wry humour in the hope that others who find themselves in a similar situation will follow in her footsteps and speak truth to power.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Mosilo and learn from her insights and expertise on the fight against corruption. Register today to attend the forum and join us in Johannesburg on 31 May 2023!

Register now: 📍https://t.co/z1YZJbO8sr

With the collaboration of @SAACoNetwork and @EthicsInst, and with the support of the Siemens Integrity Initiative.

#CollectiveAction #AntiCorruption #ACCAForum #SAACCAForum2023

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

@FightBribery We are looking forward to seeing #collective #action in action on 31 May 2023 in Johannesburg. Please register.

@Corruption_SA @amaBhungane @SAReserveBank @RSASIU @DepartOfJustice @CALS_ZA @LRCSouthAfrica @HelenSuzmanFdn @CHR_HumanRights @la_sadc @SAYoF_SADC @LHR_SA

[Integrity Namibia @IntegrityNamib1]

The next Integrity Namibia regional anti-corruption conference will take place in Gobabis on Wednesday 10 May. We'll be announcing speakers and further programme details over the next week. In the meantime, please contact [email protected] to book your place at the conference

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

We are looking forward to this collaboration.

[Collective Action at the Basel Institute @FightBribery]

📣 Join us at the Southern Africa Anti-Corruption Collective Action Forum in Johannesburg on 31 May 2023!

Register here: 📍 https://t.co/8BUrBdr4KM

This event is your opportunity to connect with experts from across the region and discuss anti-corruption initiatives with various sectors. ⭐

More info: 📍 https://t.co/fztCnL4CGi

With the collaboration of @SAACoNetwork and @EthicsInst, and with the support of the Siemens Integrity Initiative.

#CollectiveAction #AntiCorruption #ACCAForum #SAACCAForum2023

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

@ipprnamibia @TIZim_info @la_sadc @SAYoF_SADC @sadcpf
#GoldMafia
#Zimbabwe
#Corruption

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

SAACoN is highly concerned by the revelations from the @AJENews story on gold smuggling and corruption in #Zimbabwe. Our statement below.

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

Have you watched @AlJazeera's documentary series #GoldMafia?

[Southern African Anti-Corruption Network (SAACoN) @SAACoNetwork]

SAACoN is highly concerned by the revelations from the @AJENews story on gold smuggling and corruption in #Zimbabwe. Our statement below.