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...Zuma's troubles began in June when the Durban High Court convicted his friend and financial adviser Schabir Shaik on charges of corruption and fraud. Judge Hilary Squires said that Shaik had paid some $180,000 to Zuma in bribes, and had also helped a French arms trading company bribe Zuma to deflect corruption investigations over a $7.5 billion government deal to buy ships, submarines, helicopters, jets and other arms. Squires said that there was "overwhelming" evidence of a corrupt relationship between Shaik and Zuma. Soon after, President Mbeki sacked his deputy, saying that the court's verdict had "raised...
...have drunk in Brussels. Outside, the people starved." It is unfair to criticize Kim for indulging in excesses while the poor of his country starved since, with the exception of a few European countries, that allegation can be made against the leaders of virtually every nation on the planet. Shaik Ibrahim Madras, India...
Although South African President Thabo Mbeki has another four years left in office, the issue of who should succeed him flared up last week. The chatter came after the Durban High Court convicted Schabir Shaik, a friend and financial adviser to Deputy President Jacob Zuma, on fraud and corruption charges. After a riveting eight-month trial and a three-day verdict broadcast live on television and radio, Judge Hillary Squires found Shaik guilty on all three charges against him. Squires announced Shaik had paid some $180,000 to Zuma in bribes between 1995 and 2001 in order to keep...
...world will take note of the Israeli pilots' courageous stand and appreciate the conflicts involved. I hope Muslims will be able to emulate the integrity and courage of these soldiers. The solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies with moderate citizens, not with the hawkish leadership on either side. Shaik Ibrahim Chennai, India...
...began." Mokhtar has learned his lessons well from 32 years in business and strictly applies them. He surrounds himself with professionals and leaves them to manage. "If the contract is over $100 million, I will show it to him, just to make sure he knows," avers Mohamad Sidek Shaik Osman, CEO of the flagship of Mokhtar's empire, the container port at Tanjung Pelepas (PTP). "Anything less than that he trusts me to take care...