Enabling young entrepreneurs in cultural heritage tourism
Saturday, May 04, 2013
Professor Fred Morton of TBS introduced the new concept while honorary treasury, Baluki Kgosidialwa, presented the faucal background of the TBS and the new approaches. TBS volunteer, Andrie Mokopakgosi showed a snippet of a film on his work developing a cultural heritage tour of Gaborone and spoke of his unique approach to the city.
Doreen Nteta was director of ceremonies and thanked all who participated from various companies in Botswana and Rusette Auton and her Show group for decorating the launch venue.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...