Shining light awards shift focus
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Kevin Goodrem speaking at De Beers Shining Light Awards Media launch. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Addressing the media yesterday, Vice President Beneficiation Kevin Goodrem said this year’s competition would take a new turn while still discovering and showcasing the talent of young jewellery designers to the world.
“The competition will give participants the opportunity not to only showcase their talent, but receive valuable business development skills in the areas of jewellery design, jewellery manufacturing, sales and marketing and consumer demands,” he explained.
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...