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Open Secrets is a non-profit organisation which exposes and builds accountability for private sector economic crimes through investigative research, advocacy, and the law. Our podcasts feature updates, discussions and stories from our investigations, legal cases and advocacy campaigns
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August 8, 2024
The Tenderpreneur and the Printing Firm: Wicknell Chivayo and Renform
In this episode, host Mamello Mosiana dives deep into Zimbabwe’s latest corruption scandal involving the Zimbabwean Electoral Commission (ZEC). The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating a shocking case of money laundering and abuse of office, centered around an over-inflated tender by South African firm Renform and the politically connected businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Leaked audio and documents reveal outrageous price inflation, with R23 million invoiced for a server worth just R90,000, highlighting a staggering 235% cost escalation. This case shines a harsh light on the pervasive state capture and corruption plaguing Zimbabwe’s procurement processes. Join Mamello as she speaks with Owen Gagare, editor at News Hawks, and Michael Marchant, Head of Investigations at Open Secrets, to unpack the intricate details of this scandal. Together, they explore the implications for Zimbabwe’s future and the fight against corruption. Research by Nick Donovan and Michael Marchant. Learn more about this story Open Secrets is a non-profit organisation, we do not accept funding from governments or corporations. Instead, we rely on support from generous support of individual donors and partner organisations to fund our work. Donate here to support Open Secrets.
July 26, 2024
Who stands to profit from a basic income grant? | Q&A with Open Secrets investigators
In this episode of Open Secrets Radio, we discuss the key issues surrounding the potential implementation of a Basic Income Grant in South Africa and ask, who stands to profit? The discussion examines the concept of a basic income grant as a form of social protection; its potential to address poverty and inequality; and concerns around the digitization of South Africa’s grant system. Perhaps most importantly, we discuss what the potential for a basic income grant is given South Africa’s new Government of National Unity (GNU). This podcast is based on a 3-part article series by Open Secrets, published in GroundUp. Read all three articles in the series here https://www.opensecrets.org.za/ubig-series/ Support Open Secrets: https://www.opensecrets.org.za/contact/#supportus Learn more about Open Secrets https://www.opensecrets.org.za Credits Guests: Abby May, Zen Mathe, Michael Marchant Host: Nolwazi Nene Music: Certified - Timothy Infinite - licensed from Epidemic Sound Image: Shakeelah Ismail Copyright: Open Secrets
January 13, 2022
State Capture Report Part 1- Hits, Misses and Opportunities
Following the release of part 1 the State Capture Report, Open Secrets hosted a Twitter Space, in which the team and members of the public broke down the findings and recommendations of the report.
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