China Funds Nata-Maun Road Feasibility Study
Monday, May 27, 2019
This follows after the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Kenneth Matambo and the ambassador of China to Botswana Zhao Yanbo signed letters of exchange for the Nata-Maun road feasibility study on Friday.
“This is not only a sign that we have a true friend in China, but it also goes a long way in demonstrating that China still very much appreciates our need for development assistance in spite of our high middle income status,” said Matambo.
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...