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ANC

ANC is a technology and marketing firm that operates marketing alliances to enhance the customer experience and strengthen brand presence in the market.

CCI Score

CCI Score: ANC

-62.08

0.03%

Latest Event

ANC leads in Political Funding Donations

The IEC's 2024-2025 financial report revealed that ANC is the leading corporate donor in political funding, contributing a large sum compared to other sponsors. The report highlights concerns regarding the influence of sizable corporate donations on political processes and calls for transparency in political financing.

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ANC is currently rated as an Architect.

-60 to -100 CCI Score
Companies in this category are instrumental in designing and executing authoritarian rule. They actively create and implement frameworks that sustain oppressive policies, wielding considerable influence in shaping autocratic systems.

Latest Events

  • MAR
    02
    2025

    The IEC's 2024-2025 financial report revealed that ANC is the leading corporate donor in political funding, contributing a large sum compared to other sponsors. The report highlights concerns regarding the influence of sizable corporate donations on political processes and calls for transparency in political financing.

  • -70

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    March 28

    The report shows ANC as the top corporate funder in political donations during 2024-2025. Such a significant role in financing political parties raises concerns over the undue influence of corporate money on democratic processes and policy making, potentially skewing the political landscape in favor of corporate interests over public accountability.

    ANC leads in political funding donations, followed by DA: IEC report

  • DEC
    07
    2024

    The article outlines a long history of the ANC accepting significant funds from authoritarian regimes and dubious sources. It details donations from figures such as Gaddafi, Saddam Hussein, Suharto, and others, which were tied to shifts in diplomatic recognition and political favors. The involvement of senior ANC officials in related corrupt activities further underscores concerns about unethical political engagement.

  • -75

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    March 28

    The article details multiple instances where the ANC received donations from authoritarian regimes, including funds from Gaddafi's Libya and Saddam Hussein's regime, highlighting a reliance on support from undemocratic sources. This pattern undermines progressive democratic values and indicates problematic political contributions.

    The ANC has a long history of problematic global ‘donations’ (Business Day 05/12/2024)

  • -50

    Executive Political Engagement

    March 28

    The involvement of senior ANC officials in corrupt activities linked to schemes such as the oil-for-food programme reinforces the pattern of unethical political engagement. Such leadership actions contribute to compromising democratic accountability and validating authoritarian influences.

    The ANC has a long history of problematic global ‘donations’ (Business Day 05/12/2024)

  • DEC
    05
    2024

    On December 5, 2024, ANC was criticized for its long history of global donations that include continued engagements with Iran after the democratic era, involvement in the MTN deal, and lobbying for Iran's inclusion in the BRICS bloc. The commentary by Benji Shulman highlights concerns over the company's political contributions and its alignment with authoritarian interests.

  • -60

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    March 28

    ANC's history of making controversial global donations—particularly its engagements with Iran through deals like the MTN agreement and lobbying efforts to include Iran in the BRICS bloc—raises significant concerns regarding its political contributions. Such practices are seen as aligning with authoritarian interests, undermining ethical political behavior.

    BENJI SHULMAN: The ANC has a long history of problematic global ‘donations’

  • NOV
    13
    2024

    On November 13, 2024, Helen Zille, the Federal Chair of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, alleged that ANC is receiving undisclosed incentives from authoritarian states such as Russia and Iran. Zille claims that these incentives could jeopardize South Africa's trade relationships, including its AGOA status, by aligning ANC with regimes that undermine democratic interests.

  • -70

    Public and Political Behavior

    March 28

    Allegations made by Helen Zille implicate ANC in aligning with authoritarian regimes through potential incentives from Russia and Iran. Such involvement raises concerns about the firm compromising its political neutrality and undermining democratic alliances, thereby contributing to a narrative supportive of authoritarian influences.

    ANC enticed by incentives from rogue states, claims Helen Zille

  • -50

    Economic and Structural Influence

    March 28

    The claims suggest that ANC's alleged ties with rogue states could endanger its economic interests by alienating major trading partners and risking its AGOA status. This potential economic vulnerability underscores how political alignments with authoritarian regimes can have structural repercussions.

    ANC enticed by incentives from rogue states, claims Helen Zille

  • NOV
    13
    2023

    An article by Andrew Kenny in BizNews accuses ANC of exhibiting selective condemnation on human rights issues, notably failing to apprehend Sudan’s human rights violator Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir in 2015, while aggressively condemning other international actors such as Israel. The piece criticizes ANC’s diplomatic priorities and alignment with authoritarian regimes.

  • -70

    Public and Political Behavior

    March 28

    The article highlights ANC's troubling political behavior, where its failure to act against a notorious human rights violator and its selective condemnation of abuses—targeting Israel while ignoring atrocities by other authoritarian figures and regimes—reflects a stance that undermines international human rights. This selective engagement is seen as aligning with authoritarian practices.

    ANC's double standards on human rights - Andrew Kenny - BizNews

  • APR
    04
    2023

    The ANC confirmed that over the weekend a delegation of its leaders traveled to Russia to meet with the United Russia party— a political group closely aligned with Vladimir Putin's authoritarian regime. This move signals a political engagement that aligns with authoritarian values, contrasting with more democratic stances seen in opposition parties like the DA.

  • -80

    Executive Political Engagement

    March 28

    By sending a delegation to meet with the United Russia party, the ANC is engaging in executive political behavior that aligns with an authoritarian regime. This action supports political relationships with a party known for its backing of Vladimir Putin and its authoritarian policies, which undermines progressive, anti-fascist values.

    ANC and DA support opposite visions of SA’s international future — authoritarian global order vs Western democracy