Jazz legend Malombo laid to rest
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Several speakers praised Mmereki who founded the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) dance groups. At the time of his death, Mmereki had already retired from BDF.
Norway-based Banjo Mosele spoke about his long time relationship with Mmereki who used to play for some of the country's pioneering groups. Mosele and Mmereki worked on a number of projects together. Mmereki also featured on Mosele's hit track, Ntsa E Jele Ntsanyana. He also features on Mosele's latest album, Across Equator.
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...