The Political Economy Ledger
Where finance, power, and development intersect
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Accountancy Bodies Seek Protection of the term “Accountant”
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and other Accountancy bodies through the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) is campaigning for legal protection for the term ‘accountant’. It believes that, in the same way that the term ‘solicitor’ means a client will have the services of a qualified solicitor, the term ‘accountant’ should denote…
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and other Accountancy bodies through the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) is campaigning for legal protection for the term ‘accountant’. It believes that, in the same way that the term ‘solicitor’ means a client will have the services of a qualified solicitor, the term ‘accountant’ should denote…
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Accountancy Bodies Seek Protection of the term “Accountant”
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and other Accountancy bodies through the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) is campaigning for legal protection for the term ‘accountant’. It believes that, in the same way that the term ‘solicitor’ means a client will have the services of a qualified solicitor, the term ‘accountant’ should denote…
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and other Accountancy bodies through the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) is campaigning for legal protection for the term ‘accountant’. It believes that, in the same way that the term ‘solicitor’ means a client will have the services of a qualified solicitor, the term ‘accountant’ should denote…
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A banknote paper supplier withdraws from Zimbabwe.
On 1st July 2008, a German company Giesecke & Devrient(http://www.gi-de.com) which supplies banknote paper to different central banks was forced to withdraw from supplying the paper to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. This followed international pressure. Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation forced the country’s central bank to print more Zim dollars creating demand for the German company’s banknote…
On 1st July 2008, a German company Giesecke & Devrient(http://www.gi-de.com) which supplies banknote paper to different central banks was forced to withdraw from supplying the paper to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. This followed international pressure. Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation forced the country’s central bank to print more Zim dollars creating demand for the German company’s banknote…
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Suprises at the Euro 2008
The ongoing Euro 2008, taking place in Austria and Swirtzland has not been short of suprises. Firstly the German 3-2 Portugal result which many never thought a team with probably the world player of the year (Ronaldo) could lose.Then came the Croatia -v- Turkey game in which Turkey won to proceed to semi-finals on penalties.…
The ongoing Euro 2008, taking place in Austria and Swirtzland has not been short of suprises. Firstly the German 3-2 Portugal result which many never thought a team with probably the world player of the year (Ronaldo) could lose.Then came the Croatia -v- Turkey game in which Turkey won to proceed to semi-finals on penalties.…
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England must respect Croatia and move on.
This week like many others, I have been watching the Euro 2008. Although it has failed to provide the thrill of Euro 2000, atleast we have been served with some entertainment value from notable teams such Holland, Spain and to a less extent Portugal. Conspicously missing from the tournament is England national team who were…
This week like many others, I have been watching the Euro 2008. Although it has failed to provide the thrill of Euro 2000, atleast we have been served with some entertainment value from notable teams such Holland, Spain and to a less extent Portugal. Conspicously missing from the tournament is England national team who were…
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Xenophobic South Africa is a shame.
When South Africans fought against the whitemans’ injustices during the apartheid era, everyone understood as the white man had imposed alot of unfair laws against our black brothers back then. The release of Nelson Mandela in the early 90s announced the new dawn of life for the people not only in South Africa but the…
When South Africans fought against the whitemans’ injustices during the apartheid era, everyone understood as the white man had imposed alot of unfair laws against our black brothers back then. The release of Nelson Mandela in the early 90s announced the new dawn of life for the people not only in South Africa but the…
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The Microsoft-Google-Yahoo Love Triangle
Some fews days ago, Microsoft withdrew its bid to acquire Yahoo after failing to agree to a price even after Microsoft raised its bid, which was about $5 billion more than the original offer. According to Yahoo CEO, the company was grossly undervalued by Microsoft. Consequently, Yahoo share price fell significantly following the withdrawal(BBC News,2008).…
Some fews days ago, Microsoft withdrew its bid to acquire Yahoo after failing to agree to a price even after Microsoft raised its bid, which was about $5 billion more than the original offer. According to Yahoo CEO, the company was grossly undervalued by Microsoft. Consequently, Yahoo share price fell significantly following the withdrawal(BBC News,2008).…
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Would the Auditor General Review his own work???
I have just learnt that Mr Rexford Kampanje who was formerly the Accountant General has been confirmed as Auditor General. The parliament also confirmed the appointment of Lovemore Munlo as the Chief Justice. I am not so much concerned by the appointment of Munlo, rather my concern hinges on the appointment of a fellow Accountant…
I have just learnt that Mr Rexford Kampanje who was formerly the Accountant General has been confirmed as Auditor General. The parliament also confirmed the appointment of Lovemore Munlo as the Chief Justice. I am not so much concerned by the appointment of Munlo, rather my concern hinges on the appointment of a fellow Accountant…
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Fair Trade in Malawi’s Sugar, Tobacco, Cotton, etc
Most western organisations thrive on philanthropy. Firstly, because they genuinely believe in giving something back to society. This has brought arguments as to whether company directors are really interested in giving back to society or that the exercise is merely a marketing gimmick. Well, both arguments hold true. Society benefits when organisations sponsor projects such…
Most western organisations thrive on philanthropy. Firstly, because they genuinely believe in giving something back to society. This has brought arguments as to whether company directors are really interested in giving back to society or that the exercise is merely a marketing gimmick. Well, both arguments hold true. Society benefits when organisations sponsor projects such…
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Are Harare and Nairobi setting the African Political pattern?
I hate to think that I may be a prophet of doom. But the elections in Kenya that were marred by seens of violence and intimidation compounded by Mugabe’s Zanu PF reluctance to release results and order an unwarranted recount in 23 parliamentary seats gives me a dozen of reasons to worry. More so because…
I hate to think that I may be a prophet of doom. But the elections in Kenya that were marred by seens of violence and intimidation compounded by Mugabe’s Zanu PF reluctance to release results and order an unwarranted recount in 23 parliamentary seats gives me a dozen of reasons to worry. More so because…
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