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Exclusive: Saudi to decide on postponing FII after Wall Street lobbying: Executives are backchanneling safety concerns to PIF head Yasir Al-Rumayyan ahead of ...
semafor.com/article/10/19/2026/saudi-to-decide-on-postponing-fii-after-wall-street-lobbying
A former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in connection with a secret ... Show more
Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying – Sun Sentinel
Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying – Sun Sentinel
Key FactsFormer Congressman Rivera sentenced to 10 years over Venezuela lobbying
Oct 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A trial convicted Rivera in May for lobbying US officials for Venezuela in 2017 without registering under FARA.
- US District Judge Melissa Damian imposed the sentence during a hearing in federal court in Miami.
- Prosecutors said Rivera acted for a hostile foreign government and received $20 million from the US subsidiary of Venezuela’s state oil company.
- Rivera pleaded not guilty; his lawyers sought no prison term, saying he intended to help Venezuela’s opposition, not its government.
Rivera acted on behalf of a 'hostile foreign government' and was paid $20 million by the US subsidiary of Venezuela's state oil company.— Prosecutors with the Miami U.S. Attorney's Office, during the sentencing hearing
A US firm has filed a $57 million lawsuit against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian government, former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode ... Show more
9to5Mac Oct 02
Apple among biggest corporate lobbyists in Brussels, per report: Apple has met with EU policymakers 257 times since June 2024 and has spent between €8 million ...
9to5mac.com/2026/10/01/apple-among-biggest-corporate-lobbyists-in-brussels-per-report/
Health, supermarkets and political lobbying among Opportunity Party's bottom lines
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1643401/health-supermarkets-and-political-lobbying-among-opportunity-party-s-bottom-lines
World Children's Day in Bad Kreuznach: Child Protection Association celebrates a festival for the whole family
rhein-zeitung.de/lokales/oeffentlicher-anzeiger/kinderschutzbund-feiert-fest-fuer-die-ganze-familie_arid-4158436.html
Lobbying: Constitutional lawyers criticize lack of transparency in the Ministry of Economic Affairs
correctiv.org/aktuelles/2026/09/24/lobbyismus-staatsrechtler-kritisieren-fehlende-transparenz-im-wirtschaftsministerium/
Government commits to fully funding teacher pay rise, says NEU: The education secretary has committed to fully funding this year's teacher pay rise following ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/government-commits-to-fully-funding-teacher-pay-rise-neu-reports/
Macklemore fired from Ed Sheeran's tour: The 43-year-old had made pro-Palestinian statements at concerts by the British pop star. Therefore ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/macklemore-von-ed-sheerans-tour-gefeuert-819547375437
Opportunity Party vows to 'clean up politics' with lobbying and donations reforms
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/1010243/opportunity-party-vows-to-clean-up-politics-with-lobbying-and-donations-reforms
Right-wing Israeli think tank hires lobbyists to push U.S. withdrawal from UN: Misgav Institute hired major lobbying firm to disseminate a critical report ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2026-08-13/ty-article/.premium/right-wing-israeli-think-tank-hires-lobbyists-to-push-u-s-withdrawal-from-un/0000019f-f822-d28e-a3df-f872492a0000
StubHub Is Spending Millions Trying to Stop a Bill That Would Cap Concert Ticket Resale Prices
hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-industry-news/stubhub-lobbying-spending-concert-ticket-bill-1236664212/
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AIPAC Reportedly Weighs Boosting GOP Fight Against Abdul El-Sayed
huffpost.com/entry/live-updates_n_6a705787e4b07f03214394c9/liveblog_6a73c018e4b04fcbf74d1d2b
Trump’s Freedom 250 Fair Sponsors Failed to Disclose Their Donations: Multiple sponsors failed to disclose their donations to Freedom 250.
newrepublic.com/post/214017/donald-trump-great-american-state-fair-sponsors-finance-lobbying-law
US President Donald Trump said Abdul El-Sayed, the winner of Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate race, is “a man of hate” who “doesn’t love Israel” ... Show more
Voters in the US state of Michigan will cast ballots Tuesday in a Democratic Senate primary between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and Rep ... Show more
AI companies spend record sums on Washington lobbying: Rising expenditure from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Microsoft reflects growing battle over federal ...
ft.com/content/d8a5f95e-3b6d-463a-a848-c9ef8e2394db
Amthor Appointed Minister of State: Dedication to the Cause—Not to His Career: For many, Philipp Amthor seemed politically finished after a lobbying scandal ...
ostsee-zeitung.de/mecklenburg-vorpommern/amthor-zum-staatsminister-ernannt-ehrgeiz-fuer-die-sache-und-nicht-fuer-die-karriere-C6BDMHXS6BAJZB3I24EX5CUIJQ.html
Key FactsMerz appoints Amthor to coordinate federal-state relations
Jul 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: merkur.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: merkur.de
- The 33-year-old CDU politician is moving from his post as parliamentary state secretary at the Digital Ministry to the Chancellery.
- According to the F.A.Z. and reports from state-government circles, relations between Merz and the state premiers had already been strained for some time.
- Merz said Amthor personally knows the heads of the state chanceries in all 16 German states and had already worked closely with the states.
- North Rhine-Westphalia and the CDU-led states of Saxony and Thuringia praised Amthor, while a state chancellery led by the Social Democrats also expressed approval.
‘You can’t do that’: Trump admits lobbying FIFA boss to review US player’s red card
smh.com.au/world/north-america/you-can-t-do-that-trump-admits-lobbying-fifa-boss-to-review-us-player-s-red-card-20260707-p60d4p.html
Key Facts2026 World Cup: Belgium's Win and Controversies
Jul 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- Belgium secured a 4-1 victory over the USA in the World Cup round of 16, mocking Donald Trump with a celebratory dance.
- FIFA controversially suspended US striker Folarin Balogun's red card after a call from Trump, sparking widespread criticism.
- France announced plans to take legal action against a Paraguayan senator who made racist remarks about Kylian Mbappé.
- Belgium faces uncertainty over midfielder Amadou Onana's participation in the quarterfinals due to a knee injury.
Instead of breast milk, he sucked coconuts dry, and the most educated thing he has ever heard were chimpanzees. If you had shown him the middle finger, Orlando Gill. I will do that in the Senate as well, and nothing happens!!!— Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla de Boccia; in a post on X she insulted Mbappé with racist remarks.
OpinionThe defences and deflections around the Resolve controversy: At least six current and former DA representatives have accused Tony Leon’s Resolve Communications ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-07-15-unpacking-the-defences-and-deflections-around-the-resolve-communications-controversy/
Tony Leon's silence fuels Resolve scandal as squeaky clean DA image ripped apart: Under fire from all sides, Tony Leon's lobbying firm has zipped its lips.
iol.co.za/news/2026-07-11-tony-leons-silence-fuels-resolve-scandal-as-squeaky-clean-da-image-ripped-apart/
Key FactsAffidavit alleges Leon sought PR work from metros
Jul 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- A former senior Tshwane employee alleges in an affidavit that Leon sought municipal tenders in 2017.
- Mmusi Maimane says Leon asked Johannesburg’s then-mayor Herman Mashaba in 2016 to support a business relationship; Mashaba declined.
- Leon denies wrongdoing, saying the meeting with Msimanga produced no contracts for Resolve Communications.
- Cape Town said it had since ended its relationship with Resolve Communications, which served the city during the 2018 drought.
Nigel Farage reported to standards watchdog over ‘crypto lobbying’: Commissioner asked to investigate Reform UK leader after private meeting with Bank of England ...
theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/02/nigel-farage-reported-standards-watchdog-alleged-crypto-lobbying
Key FactsRivals Avoid Contesting Clacton By-Election
Jul 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chad.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chad.co.uk
- Lee Anderson accuses rival parties of cowardice for not standing candidates against Nigel Farage in the upcoming Clacton by-election.
- Farage resigned as MP to trigger the by-election and seek re-election, a move criticized as a political stunt by other parties.
- A Parliamentary standards investigation into Farage’s financial conduct is paused during the election but may resume if he returns to Parliament.
- Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrat leaders denounce the by-election as a sham, while Reform UK claims opponents fear electoral defeat.
It's funny how the other political parties were so desperate to get rid of Nigel Farage and Reform, but now that they have the opportunity to do so, they are running scared. They are terrified of facing the voters. That's because they know they would be obliterated and Reform UK would prove that it still has the overwhelming support of the public. They are cowards.— Lee Anderson, Reform UK MP for Ashfield, commenting after rival parties refused to stand candidates against Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.
FIFA's Infantino targeted by complaint to Olympic ethics body after Trump lobbying on Balogun ban
pbs.org/newshour/world/fifas-infantino-targeted-by-complaint-to-olympic-ethics-body-after-trump-lobbying-on-balogun-ban
Key FactsInfantino Nears Fourth Term Amid FIFA Controversies
Jul 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: indianexpress.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: indianexpress.com
- Gianni Infantino is poised to secure a fourth term as FIFA President with widespread backing from global football associations.
- More than 200 out of 211 FIFA member associations have formally endorsed his re-election, with Germany notably withholding support.
- Despite controversies including the Balogun case and an IOC complaint over alleged political interference, Infantino’s position remains strong.
- The upcoming FIFA members meeting in New York will focus on the World Cup’s financial outcomes rather than addressing recent disputes.
In Manjalpur, BJP pulls a bypoll surprise: Party picks ‘outsider’ Satish Patel amid factions lobbying for July 30 bypoll ticket
indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/in-manjalpur-bjp-pulls-a-bypoll-surprise-party-picks-outsider-satish-patel-amid-factions-lobbying-for-july-30-bypoll-ticket-10779676/
sabcnews.com Jul 03
WATCH | Parliament has asked Minister Solly Malatsi to give a full account of alleged interactions with lobbying firm Resolve Communications and Starlink.
Who will take on Ruto? Inside lobbying in Opposition for candidate : Intense negotiations are underway as opposition leaders attempt to craft the formula for ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/who-will-take-on-ruto-inside-lobbying-in-opposition-for-candidate--5514260
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EWN Jun 29
ANC calls for investigation after Steenhuisen allegedly accuses Tony Leon’s firm of insider lobbying
ewn.co.za/2026/06/29/anc-calls-for-investigation-after-steenhuisen-allegedly-accuses-tony-leon-s-firm-of-insider-lobbying
John Oliver to Fulfill Dream of Starring in a Soap Opera, Landing Two Guest Roles
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/john-oliver-soap-opera-guest-role-1235581714/
In an expedited procedure, EU institutions amended a regulation that would have cost Switzerland tens of millions of francs ... Show more
'They Get Rich. Maine Pays the Price': Platner Campaign Takes Swing at Collins and Corporate Lobbyist Husband
commondreams.org/news/susan-collins-husband-lobbying
Nvidia Hires Former Intel Lobbying Chief Bruce Andrews - NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA): Nvidia has hired former Intel lobbyist Bruce Andrews to lead its Washington ...
benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/06/53160498/nvidia-hires-former-intel-lobbying-chief-bruce-andrews-to-lead-washington-strategy-as-us-china-ai-chip-tensions-intensify
OpinionRichard Warnica: Who’s behind the massive lobbying campaign to expand the island airport? What I discovered should worry us all
thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/whos-behind-the-massive-lobbying-campaign-to-expand-the-island-airport-what-i-discovered-should-worry-us-all/article_178fa134-e253-416a-855b-2feb66621c4f.html
US draft resolution at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocks: The U.S. is lobbying other countries on the U.N. nuclear watchdog's Board of ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-resolution-text-iaea-demands-iran-open-up-sites-uranium-stocks-2026-06-07/
Ban on ‘surveillance pricing’ could threaten discounts, retailers warn: As the Carney government signals a crackdown on surveillance pricing ...
thestar.com/politics/federal/ban-on-surveillance-pricing-could-threaten-discounts-retailers-warn/article_9b1e92dd-dddd-41e5-b9dd-dc090d2f7367.html
Fierce lobbying over who will lead Ramaphosa impeachment probe: Opposition parties scramble to unite behind a candidate to chair Phala Phala committee
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Key FactsHistoric First Session of Ramaphosa Impeachment Panel
Jun 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- A committee formed to consider impeaching the South African president is meeting for the first time.
- Its sole agenda item is to elect a chairperson to lead the 31-member group.
- Parliament adheres to Constitutional Court directives despite the president’s request for a judicial review.
- Political parties are still proposing rules for the inquiry, with opposition seeking to influence leadership.
SNP demand probe into whether Douglas Alexander broke ministerial code: THE SNP have demanded the Prime Minister's independent ethics adviser investigate ...
thenational.scot/news/26164376.snp-demand-probe-whether-douglas-alexander-broke-ministerial-code/
MEPs accuse EU of copy-pasting Microsoft lobbying into data centre law
euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/meps-accuse-eu-of-copy-pasting-microsoft-lobbying-into-data-centre-law
Lobbying shouldn’t be done in the shadows: Accusations over climate change legislation have the lobbying industry back in the headlines, and it's all negative.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-05-2026/lobbying-shouldnt-be-done-in-the-shadows
Tim Hortons says lobbying for expanded access to temporary foreign workers ‘no longer necessary’
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2026/05/25/tim-hortons-says-lobbying-for-expanded-access-to-temporary-foreign-workers-no-longer-necessary/
Key FactsTim Hortons Boosts Local Hiring Amid Expansion Plans
May 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cp24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cp24.com
- Tim Hortons is launching a campaign to recruit 10,000 new local team members as temporary foreign worker numbers have declined since 2024.
- Out of 110,000 employees, 4,000 are hired through the temporary foreign worker program, representing 3.6% of all restaurant roles.
- The company supported expanding the temporary foreign worker program during the pandemic but no longer sees the need due to high youth unemployment.
- Plans include opening 80 new restaurants and renovating 400 others, with $270 million invested by franchise owners and $130 million by the corporation.
lobbying for expanded access is no longer necessary.— Tim Hortons, in a release about its local recruitment campaign to hire 10,000 local team members
As AIPAC Spends Millions to Oust Him, Massie Unveils Bill Requiring Pro-Israel Lobby to Register as Foreign Agent
commondreams.org/news/thomas-massie-aipac-foreign-agents
Congress picks VD Satheesan as Kerala Chief Minister after days of intense lobbying
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/congress-v-d-satheesan-kerala-chief-minister-10688643/
“I had to call my opponent and concede, and it took a while to find Ed Gallrein in Tel Aviv.”
Thomas Massie, the Republican congressman who voted against ... Show more
Warren, Scott Propose Lifetime Lobbying Ban for Ex-Lawmakers: “It’s simple: Members of Congress should spend their time in Washington serving the American people ...
commondreams.org/news/warren-scott-lobbying-ban
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Serb Separatists Paid Millions in Lobbying Campaign that Targeted Diplomat Tasked with Protecting Peace in Bosnia
occrp.org/en/feature/serb-separatists-paid-millions-in-lobbying-campaign-that-targeted-diplomat-tasked-with-protecting-peace-in-bosnia
Intense lobbying for Kenya Seed Company chair post kicks off: The exit of Kenya Seed Company (KSC) board chairperson Purity Ngirici has sparked intense lobbying ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547036/intense-lobbying-for-kenya-seed-company-chair-post-kicks-off
Automakers lost $70B through anti-EV lobbying. Investors should be outraged.: Automaker lobbying caused regulatory whiplash, making it harder to do their jobs ...
electrek.co/2026/05/08/how-automakers-lost-70b-with-anti-ev-lobbying-investors-should-be-outraged/
Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee's role is drawing scrutiny.
reut.rs/3QUwYoF
Ex-GOP Rep. David Rivera convicted of secretly lobbying U.S. officials on behalf of Venezuela
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/ex-gop-rep-david-rivera-convicted-secretly-lobbying-us-officials-behal-rcna343117
The pharmaceutical industry has long used the lobbying and campaign finance system to block commonsense policy measures that would reduce the exorbitant costs ... Show more
The US Government Has the Power to Lower Drug Costs
The US Government Has the Power to Lower Drug Costs
The US Government Has the Power to Lower Drug Costs: The American people are now paying the highest prices for medicines that they paid to help develop ...
jacobin.com/2026/04/drug-prices-rules-democrats-lobbying
‘4PM News’ involved in ‘digital lobbying’, blocked for ‘peddling anti-India sentiments’: Centre
scroll.in/latest/1092292/4pm-news-involved-in-digital-lobbying-blocked-for-peddling-anti-india-sentiments-centre
As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying: Lobbying from private carriers has helped limit USPS expansion into new services ...
opensecrets.org/news/2026/04/as-usps-faces-a-cash-crisis-rivals-fedex-ups-spend-big-on-lobbying
Suspect in Hacking of Climate Activists Is Extradited to New York: Prosecutors say Amit Forlit ran a global hacking operation on behalf of a Washington lobbying ...
nytimes.com/2026/04/06/climate/forlit-exxon-dci-hacking-extradition.html
Trump Goon Launches Wild Public Lobbying Campaign for AG Job: Alina Habba is wasting no time in taking her shot at the big time.
thedailybeast.com/trump-goon-launches-wild-public-lobbying-campaign-for-ag-job/
OpinionForeign-aligned Zionist lobbying threatens South Africa's sovereignty: We did not defeat apartheid only to become vulnerable to new forms of pressure dressed up ...
iol.co.za/news/opinion/2026-03-31-foreign-aligned-zionist-lobbying-threatens-south-africas-sovereignty/
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Turkey ramps up covert and overt influence operations in Washington - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2026/03/turkey-ramps-up-covert-and-overt-influence-operations-in-washington/
OpinionFamily businesses aren't all delicate seedlings: Most people think of the bakery next door when they hear "family business." In many cases, however ...
jacobin.de/artikel/familienunternehmen-konzerne-lobby-ungleichheit
Academies say pension funds 'unfair' compared to LA schools: Academies are lobbying councils over what they call 'unfair' support staff ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/academies-lobby-pension-fund-chiefs-over-unfair-extra-payments/
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Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned Tuesday in protest over the Trump administration's military action against Iran ... Show more
Son of ousted king positions himself to take over in Iran: He hasn't set foot in the country since he was 18, but there are growing calls to install him as ...
9news.com.au/world/us-iran-attacks-who-is-reza-pahlavi-shah-replacement-leader-ayatollah-khamenei-who-will-lead-iran-now/8d5b6cb3-59bf-4345-a66c-56a869ccd420
Lobbying for Motsepe’s ANC leadership in full swing: The campaign promoting the billionaire businessman as a potential future leader continues to organise ...
mg.co.za/politics/2026-03-06-lobbying-for-motsepes-anc-leadership-in-full-swing/
Finnish MEP Aura Salla, a former meta-lobbyist, is set to play a key role in the planned deregulation of digital regulations in the EU ... Show more
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When UK’s Peter Mandelson had to resign over ‘lobbying' for Hinduja brothers: Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on ...
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Key FactsFormer Envoy Arrested in Epstein Documents Probe
Feb 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the U.S., was arrested Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid an inquiry prompted by the released Epstein files.
- The Metropolitan Police said a '72-year-old man' was taken to a London police station for interview, and authorities had opened a probe into a 72-year-old former government minister after receiving multiple reports, including a government referral.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer removed Mandelson from the ambassadorial post last September after publication of Epstein's so-called 'birthday book,' in which Mandelson called Epstein his 'best pal.'
- Files and messages released in the fallout reportedly show friendly and at times crude exchanges, references to government and economic data, a BBC-reported image of Mandelson in underwear beside a redacted woman, and prompted the government to agree to release documents related to the appointment.
"best pal"— Peter Mandelson, describing Jeffrey Epstein in the Epstein files (the 'birthday book' incident).
WIN hires US lobbyist: We Invest in Nationhood has hired a US lobbyist. The company hired is LGS, LLC, a Wyoming-based lobbying firm led by Stephen Payne a ...
stabroeknews.com/2026/02/28/news/guyana/win-hires-us-lobbyist/
Movie Theaters to Keep Lobbying Against Warner Bros. Deal, Now Targeting Paramount
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/movie-theaters-oppose-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1236517095/
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"His hard drive up here in the attic, it was really well organized," journalist Eva Quadbeck explains on "Markus Lanz," expressing her doubts about Olaf ... Show more
GamesRadar+ Feb 21
Stop Killing Games optimism is at an all-time high as 2 official organizations are established to take part in "long-term counter lobbying": ...
gamesradar.com/games/stop-killing-games-optimism-is-at-an-all-time-high-as-2-official-organizations-are-established-to-take-part-in-long-term-counter-lobbying-were-going-to-win-this/
Lt. Gen. Sibiya alleges the National Commissioner disclosed confidential information to his ex-wife—claiming Sibiya was lobbying for his job—and told her not ... Show more
LIVE: Shadrack Sibiya Testifies at Madlanga Commission | 19 February 2026
LIVE: Shadrack Sibiya Testifies at Madlanga Commission | 19 February 2026
Key FactsPKTT Closure Under Scrutiny
Feb 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya defended the decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team at the Madlanga Commission, stating the action fell within his discretion as head of detectives.
- Police minister Senzo Mchunu directed specific transfers: 60 politically linked cases, 46 traditional leadership matters, 16 parallel cases, two connected to the University of Fort Hare and one ad hoc case, and said remaining members should handle 114 court dockets.
- After National Commissioner Fannie Masemola forwarded the minister’s directive, Sibiya ordered court-going dockets sent to SAPS head office to bolster the Murder and Robbery Unit, a step that diverged from Mchunu’s approved plan.
- Masemola rejected immediate closure and advised a phased wind-down with consultation from Major-General Leon Rabie, while Sibiya maintained the disbandment plan originated in the national commissioner’s office.
"I was acting in terms of my mandate as head of the detectives."— Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, defending his decision to disband the PKTT at the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system.
OpinionTrump's rollback of climate policy: The biggest success of climate change deniers and its consequences
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/mensch/zentrale-klimaverordnung-in-den-usa-abgeschafft-der-groesste-erfolg-der-klimawandelleugner-a-05f0ca04-80c1-46ab-acdc-f3ac124fa117
‘Deregulation’ tops leaders’ retreat, but critics point to investment gap and corporate lobbying
euobserver.com/202590/deregulation-tops-leaders-retreat-but-critics-point-to-investment-gap-and-corporate-lobbying/
Pakistan spent record money on US lobbying firms before Operation Sindoor, has now cut ties: Report
financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/pakistan-spent-record-money-on-us-lobbying-firms-before-operation-sindoor-has-now-cut-ties-report/4146513/
India Sticks to E-Cigarette Ban in Snub for Philip Morris: With more than 100 billion cigarettes sold annually, India is the seventh-largest cigarette market by ...
deccanchronicle.com/business/market/india-sticks-to-e-cigarette-ban-in-snub-for-philip-morris-1936670
Tavistock Times Gazette Feb 10
Tavistock residents fighting estate plan lobby shoppers: Objectors to a plan to build a housing estate on a main road into Tavistock have intensified their ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/estate-objectors-take-campaign-to-the-streets-876092
Boss of lobbying firm founded with Peter Mandelson quits after Epstein revelations
theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/06/ben-wegg-prosser-boss-lobbying-firm-peter-mandelson-quits-jeffrey-epstein-revelations
Revealed: How Big Tech is lobbying on forthcoming EU Digital Fairness Act : New research by the Brussels NGO Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) details an ...
euobserver.com/201452/revealed-how-big-tech-is-lobbying-on-forthcoming-eu-digital-fairness-act/
Big US banks boost Washington lobbying muscle as policy fights heat up: Big U.S. banks' lobbying spend jumped 12% last year, the most in more than a decade ...
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/big-us-banks-boost-washington-lobbying-muscle-policy-fights-heat-up-2026-02-05/
