Lobatse Clay Works doors to reopen
Monday, July 25, 2022 | 1670 Views |
Lobatse Clay Works
Giving an update on the company at Parliament recently, the Minister of Investment Trade and Industry, Mmusi Kgafela said the plan for its reopening commenced in May 2022.
“We hope that upon its reopening it will create 141 job opportunities. It will also reduce our import bill and increase our tax revenue,” he said.
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...