Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
7572 results for "corruption prevention"
Nigeria's legal professionals are joining forces with anti-corruption agencies in a historic partnership that puts lawyers on the front lines of fighting corruption. The collaboration focuses on training, enforcement, and rebuilding public trust in the justice system.
South Africa's Special Investigating Unit just busted a corruption ring inside the Department of Home Affairs that was fraudulently issuing documents to illegal immigrants. The breakthrough shows the government's anti-corruption strategy is delivering real results.
%2Ffile%2Fdailymaverick%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FBM_Lindsey_home-affairs-at-home-copy.jpg)
South Africa's Special Investigating Unit has uncovered officials who illegally sold visas for personal profit, with four low-paid workers receiving over $850,000 in bribes. The new government's swift action signals a historic shift toward accountability after decades of systemic corruption.
Nigeria's Niger Delta Development Commission just relaunched its anti-corruption unit with a new team committed to transparency. The move signals fresh hope for ethical governance in a region that's been plagued by corruption concerns.
A groundbreaking study analyzing 185 countries reveals that nearly 40% of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes. The findings offer hope that millions of future diagnoses can be avoided through simple choices.
Four out of every ten cancer cases can be prevented with knowledge and technology we already have, according to the World Health Organization. Cancer researcher Dr. Pinar Uysal Onganer says the key is working together on education and early screening.
A massive global study spanning 185 countries reveals that over a third of cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes. The findings arrive as scientists celebrate a "golden age" of cancer treatment breakthroughs.
South African investigators are using smartphones and digital evidence to expose corruption networks that once stayed hidden. WhatsApp messages, location data, and phone records are helping police rebuild trust and solve complex crimes.
A groundbreaking UK study reveals that stopping pre-diabetes through simple lifestyle changes could slash healthcare's carbon footprint by two-thirds while adding six years to people's lives. The findings show that preventing and managing diabetes properly isn't just good for patients—it's essential for reaching climate goals.
A major global study reveals that 38% of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes and public health action. The research analyzed 36 cancer types across 185 countries and identified clear, proven ways to reduce risk.
South Africa just created a powerful new coalition to protect its water supply from corruption, bringing together government, citizens, and private sector to safeguard one of the nation's most precious resources. The move comes as water shortages threaten communities and corruption threatens service delivery.
Over 6,000 people in Gauteng, South Africa received a groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in its first month, crushing the province's rollout goal. The success brings the nation closer to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
A groundbreaking UN study reveals that nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through simple lifestyle changes and public health measures. The findings offer concrete hope as researchers identify 30 preventable causes that governments and individuals can address today.
Uganda is expanding access to a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that only needs to be taken twice a year, offering nearly 100% protection. The innovation could transform HIV prevention for thousands who struggle with daily medication.
After discovering PrEP herself, Brenda Odera now volunteers in Kisumu, Kenya, helping vulnerable young women access HIV prevention medication. Her grassroots work shows how local advocates are making prevention tools available to those who need them most.
A common injection given during pregnancy can prevent a life-threatening blood condition that affects babies when mom and baby have different Rh blood types. With proper screening and timely treatment, this once-serious complication is now entirely preventable.
Sixty percent of childhood hearing loss could be prevented, and Rwanda is taking action through better screening, safer listening habits, and community education. On World Hearing Day 2026, doctors and health workers are working to ensure no child loses their hearing to preventable causes.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is willing to pay airfare for a key witness in London to help investigate a $250 million chip deal. The move shows the country's determination to root out corruption in high-stakes government contracts.
Patient advocates from 30 countries are already calling on Merck to ensure its promising monthly HIV prevention pill reaches everyone who needs it. The treatment could revolutionize HIV prevention by replacing daily pills with a once-a-month option.
After nearly a year of investigation, Liberia's Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared former fisheries director Emma Glassco of all corruption allegations related to World Bank projects. The December clearance vindicates an official who maintained her innocence throughout a politically charged suspension that began in February 2025.
Showing 20 of 7572