Why The Bid Failed
Monday, October 16, 2023 | 20 Views |
I used to work for a publishing company and P60m would be the annual budget for books in the whole country. P60m is the type of budget that gets the citizenry smelling conspiracies and all sorts of shenanigans.
So P60m is a huge deal both in terms of the magnitude and issues surrounding it. Official reasons are by their nature spin to thwart attacks from itchy-fingered columnists who will question everything including the colour of the pants of those that put together the bid book. CAF never gives any reason as far as I know and I must admit I don't know much around regarding these issues.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...