SMEs decry civil servants’ participation in gov’t tenders
Friday, February 25, 2022 | 850 Views |
At a Private-Public Dialogue held by Business Botswana on Tuesday, small business owners denounced corrupt practices by some civil servants during the public procurement process.
SMEs noted that since the repeal of the ban on civil servants participating in government tenders, they had struggled to compete for tenders against businesses owned by people already working in the government.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...