Headway in Kazungula bridge construction � Mabeo
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Mabeo (center) briefing the media in Gaborone this week
The Minister of Transport and Communications, Tshenolo Mabeo told journalists this week the P1.4 billion project is on course and will be delivered by December 2018.
Earlier on, there was scepticism on whether the construction of the bridge will meet the scheduled timetable.
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...