Business News Feb 14

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged Formula 1 (F1) to cancel discussions with Rwanda over hosting a Grand Prix, citing Rwanda’s alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which has caused mass displacement and violence in eastern DRC. DRC’s Foreign Minister, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, warned F1 that associating with Rwanda could tarnish its reputation, calling it a “blood-stained” deal.

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A Case of Two Colors

The “case of two colors” argument—often used to describe disparities in legal treatment based on power, influence, nationality, or race—could be debated in the cases of Vikas Sagar, a former McKinsey executive, and Manuel Chang, Mozambique’s former finance minister. Their legal outcomes present a stark contrast, despite both being implicated in large-scale financial corruption

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Africa’s Weak Structures and Western Greed Fuel a Culture of Bribery

Global consulting giant McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay a $122 million settlement with U.S. authorities over its involvement in South Africa’s state capture scandal. The deal marks the latest effort to hold corporations accountable for their role in the corruption that crippled South Africa’s economy during the tenure of former President Jacob Zuma.The settlement comes after years of investigations into how McKinsey allegedly colluded with corrupt officials at state-owned enterprises, including Eskom (the national power utility) and Transnet (the national transport company), to secure lucrative contracts through fraudulent means.

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