The Debrief
Estonian Defence Minister Resigns Amid €70 Million Procurement Scandal
An inexperienced Indian company received €70 million for artillery shells…
Estonian Defence Minister Resigns Over €70 Million Ammunition Deal
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned after a €70 million…
Nigeria’s EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Employees for Corruption
The EFCC has dismissed more than 40 employees for alleged corruption since October 2023, with several facing prosecution.
BIS report reveals clientelism in state-owned companies
The BIS report highlights clientelism in state-owned firms, where management undermines oversight bodies. Specific companies remain unnamed.
Joburg’s Licensing Centres Struggle Amid Financial Standoff
Joburg's licensing centres face chaos due to a 13-month financial standoff, with the City owing over a year in fees…
COA’s Procurement Non-Compliance Amounts to €1.4 Billion
The COA has issued contracts worth nearly €1.4 billion without full compliance with EU procurement rules over the past three…
GSA Uncovers $13 Billion in Suspected Procurement Fraud
The GSA has identified $13 billion in suspected procurement fraud since March 2026, marking a historic investigation effort.
Investigation into Tender Irregularities at Guntur Municipal Corporation
The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau is probing tender irregularities at Guntur Municipal Corporation, affecting 156 works from 2017-2025.
Audit Reveals Serious Procurement Failures in Solomon Islands Games
A recent audit found serious procurement failures in the Solomon Islands' spending for the 2023 Pacific Games, totalling SBD$222.4 million.
An Garda Síochána Underreports Procurement Breaches by Over €11 Million
An Garda Síochána reported €3.1 million in procurement breaches, but the C&AG found the actual figure exceeded €14 million.
$60 Million Recovered in Nestoil Limited Investigation
The EFCC has recovered $60 million from Nestoil Limited as part of a structured repayment plan with its lenders.
Audit Reveals Procurement Risks at Lithuania’s Agricultural Ministry
An internal audit at Lithuania's Agricultural Ministry highlights significant corruption risks linked to the Plant Protection Service.
Investigation Reveals Flaws in Nkangala Water Tanker Procurement
An investigation found that Emalahleni Local Municipality spent R46-million on water tanker services in a year, yet residents still face…
Parliamentary Committee Reviews Procurement Practices in Colleges of Education
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Education is investigating procurement practices at several Colleges of Education following adverse Auditor General findings.