Politically connected fixer guns for Vodacom

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Fixer guns for Vodacom

A politically connected fixer who consulted for Vodacom in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking the mobile phone giant to court, claiming a cool R296-million and interest totalling almost R100-million.

 

[Valis]

"Fixer"= Euphemism for "guy who pays the bribes"

 

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For these consultancy periods Mabanga earned $2,8-million, according to his affidavit. But he is now claiming $40,8-million (R296-million) as a "success fee", to be negotiated between himself and Vodacom.

Interesting...is a 'success fee' also not the basis of all 419 scams?

Curious how the magnitude of his 'success fee' is considerably larger & inflated compared to the actual payment for Moto[rolla] Mabanga's services...

A background check on Mabanga revealed that he has been involved in diverse business dealings in Africa, some relating to senior ANC politicians.

Interviewed this week Mabanga said he is an ANC member, but denied any personal relationship with ANC leaders.

Can one say 'only in Africa'?

 

[Joy-Energiser]

TIA

 

[Alchemist]

What? You the second cousin twice removed to my third wife? Sure, no problem, here, have this multi-million rand contract, welcome to the family

 

[j4ck455]

What? You the second cousin twice removed to my third wife? Sure, no problem, here, have this multi-million rand contract, welcome to the family

all that can be rolled into one word: brother!

I suspect Vodacom will lose this case in the DRC due to a lack of brotherly connections there.

 

[ToxicBunny]

No.. not brother.. wrong word...

Comrade.

 

[j4ck455]

No.. not brother.. wrong word...

Comrade.

OK comrade is better and more gender inclusive than brother (considering it is Woman's Day)

 

[sunsoffun]

TIA

 

[BeoTeK]

claiming a cool R296-million and interest totaling almost R100-million

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Is it just me or is there something wrong with that statement ?
How can one go from R296m+interest backwards to R100m !? Surely the figure should go up.

*hmph*

 

[Budza]

R100mils interest. On top of the R296mil.