The Debrief
Mall project imported concrete while Eswatini manufacturers had capacity
An investigation found South African kerbs, pavers and blocks used at the Manzini Mall project, despite substantial local manufacturing capacity.
New Romanian VAT refund criteria widen scrutiny of firms seeking refunds
Romania’s CCF says ANAF Order 1123/21.09.2026 may delay VAT refunds by applying new risk criteria to otherwise compliant firms.
Czech audit links conflict of interest to 82,988,686.09 koruna cost
The Czech Supreme Audit Office says a conflict involving Alexandra Semancová affected three recovery-plan projects and shifted 82,988,686.09 koruna to…
Ghana orders halt to unpermitted reclamation and dredging
Ghana’s EPA has ordered an immediate halt to unpermitted reclamation, dredging and restoration projects, including government-sponsored and donor-supported work.
Missing vehicle records appeared after report as watchdog reviews purchase
Documents for Raudondvario Manor’s €68.5k Volvo XC90 appeared on 12 October after 15min reported they could not be found.
Minority seeks independent audit over GH¢16.4m in evacuation records
Ghana’s Minority caucus says records for a GH¢49.72 million South Africa evacuation leave more than GH¢16.4 million requiring explanation.
Johannesburg records request becomes a deemed refusal
On 8 October, Johannesburg acknowledged that it had missed the legal deadline for a request covering alleged financial misconduct records.
ANM control finds one of five cards bought luxury goods
A Romanian environment ministry control found that one of five cards linked to the weather administration’s account was used for…
Control flags Romanian weather agency spending on official cards
A Ministry of Environment control says ANM used five official cards for purchases including perfumes, clothing and a 1,000-lei bra.
Pentagon’s $350m A&M deals raise conflict-of-interest questions
The Pentagon finalised a $281 million no-bid consulting contract with Alvarez & Marsal Federal after George Kollitides joined the department.
Moldova fines 27 firms about 95m lei over road bid-rigging
Moldova’s Competition Council fined 27 enterprises about 95 million lei over alleged coordinated bidding in road procurement during 2019–2020.
Romanian audit finds manual medicine monitoring and authorisation delays
Romania’s Health Ministry has completed an internal audit that found largely manual stock checks, delayed authorisations and 16 recommended reforms.