PPADB tackles tender fraud with tip-off service
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
PPADB is looking to cut out tender corruption
During the launch of the tip-off service yesterday, PPADB executive chairperson, Bridget John said the anonymous tip-off platform will be useful in allowing concerned parties to provide reasonable information to cause action whilst their identity is protected.
“From time-to-time people allege corruption in tenders without providing any information or leads to facilitate follow-ups,” she said.
According to both the acting director of Veterinary Services, Kobedi Segale and acting Lands and Agriculture minister, Edwin Dikoloti, the virus currently raging through the North-East mostly likely first entered the country during the festive season.From the “unprecedented” number of cases picked in testing last week, it is likely that cattle and other livestock could have been infected last year, without being reported.Animal health...