Botswana’s star shines bright at Africa’s Travel Indaba
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 90 Views |
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The Botswana Tourism stall stood in the middle of the hall filled with 27 other participating countries, notably the blue, black, and white flag under the stewardship of Botswana Tourism pavilion buzzed with activity.
More than just a stand, it was a portal into the soul of Botswana's tourism and when The Monitor team visited the stall it was notable that it drew in curious minds and adventurous hearts, who wanted collaboration and most importantly to visit Botswana.
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...