Jackson crowned Miss Earth Botswana
Monday, September 05, 2011
It was second time lucky for Jackson, who has tried unsuccessfully before, for the crown. She will represent Botswana in the next level of the competition. Tshireletso Moatlhodi was named Miss Fire, Refilwe Tlotleng walked away with the Miss Water title while Kgakgamatso Ngwira became Miss Air.
In a green battle, eight ladies with a heart and passion for conservation of the planet swayed their assets and shared their ideas on saving the environment to the paltry audience.
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...