Gov’t moves to diversify Air Botswana’s revenues
Monday, March 27, 2023 | 490 Views |
In his last week address at Committee of Supply in the National Assembly, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, Eric Molale said progress has been made as the cargo project is underway.
He added the airline has signed agreements with cargo handling agents at key source markets that include China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Germany and the United Arab Emirates.
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...