Rampant corruption in construction industry � DCEC

Friday, June 30, 2017

Watchdog: Seretse says corruption remains one of the greatest threats to economic growth

Despite persistent campaigns and tough penalties in recent years, corruption in infrastructure projects is still pervasive, the country’s anti-graft agency has revealed.

According to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), allegations of collusions between building contractors, supervising consultants and government employees are still rife.

DCEC director general, Rose Seretse said fraud and corruption in the construction industry is so common that it is often accepted as a cost of doing business.

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Rampant corruption in construction industry � DCEC

Despite persistent campaigns and tough penalties in recent years, corruption in infrastructure projects is still pervasive, the country’s anti-graft agency has revealed.

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

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Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

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