Corruption: public enemy number one
13 September 2012
Illegal and unethical trade practices have plagued parts of Africa, but change is afoot, reports Mark Whitehead
Mention the world’s second biggest continent and several stereotypes inevitably crop up: it’s riddled with famine, disease, dictatorships - and corruption. Like most stereotypes, there is a grain of truth in them, though the positive aspects of Africa are often overlooked. But, as many Africans freely admit, corruption - the giving and taking of bribes and corporate...