PPADB appeals ruling in property lease tender row
Friday, January 27, 2017
Both the Ministry and PPADB jointly approached the Court of Appeal seeking an order to overturn the High Court’s judgement and an order in which Varsha had been approved as the preferred bidder.
Varsha Enterprises is a company owned by property mogul Sayed Jamali and Zambezi Motors is an estate company, owned by businessman Ishmael Nshakazhogwe.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...