PPADB cracks whip on contractors

Construction in progress. PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Construction in progress. PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

The suspension and delisting disciplinary committee of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) has started cracking the whip on contractors who violate the Contractor’s Code of Conduct.

For the first time since the establishment of the code of conduct, PPADB delisted a contractor called Kentz Botswana last year, while the other contractor, Mylan Laboratories received a warning.

According to PPADB executive chairperson Bridget John, the action on the two companies, was taken following recommendations by the disciplinary committee.

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