Stanbic unveils Matshelo
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Chijoro
The bank, in its continued effort to move Batswana forward, has developed the niche solution to mitigate the risks that come with the improper placement of group savings.
The challenge often lies in both formal and informal society groups in making use of unsecure banking facilities; group savers often opt to keep physical cash or held within the account of a nominated individual. These means of stowing their funds pose a danger in that the individuals and groups are then increasingly susceptible to fraud and misplacement of funds.
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...