Local Is Lekker Finds Its Niche
Monday, August 12, 2019
Kabelo and Thabiso of Local is Lekker brand. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Local is Lekker is a local clothing brand that was founded in 2014, but started operations in 2018. Under their brand they have clothes for both men and women including t-shirts, football kits, shoes and many other items.
Co-founder of the business, Robert told Business Monitor that they aim to penetrate the clothing business by leveraging on a variety of products they have unlike their competitors who only focus on specific merchandise.
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...