Daily Corruption News: 25 April 2013
Today's top story
South Africa: South Africa passes secrets bill; critics say it may hide graft
Reuters
South Africa's parliament approved a bill on Thursday for managing state secrets, ending a three-year battle over legislation critics say could be used to cover up corruption.
More news
China: Chinese official sacked after 'citizen journalists' expose extravagant banquet
The Guardian
France: France Tel CEO to face court in corruption probe
Reuters
Palestine: Palestinian watchdog: Corruption continues
Associated Press
Serbia: Serbia launches anti-corruption public awareness campaign
Southeast European Times
Blogs and opinion
Global: Has Ralph Lauren learned that bribery is a bad business strategy in Latin America?
Forbes
Indonesia: As Indonesia gears up for election, fears of corruption soar
Christian Science Monitor
News from Transparency International
Web feature: Anti-corruption reporting: the first line of defence for companies
On the blog: The Green Climate Fund – bringing the world of ideas to the board room
