The 2015 movers and shakers
Friday, December 18, 2015
Regina Sikalesele - Vaka, MD of Bona Life
January
The year started off with a dispute between PPADB and Zac Construction Company after the procuring entity declined to award Zac Construction P330 million infrastructure development contract for the Ministry of Lands and Housing in Metsimotlhabe Block 4.
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...