T'is the elections, and politicians say the dandiest things

I have taken leave from my citizen empowerment series to acknowledge that the elections are upon us.

We have two more weeks before we all go and exercise our democratic right.  Let all us all be responsible citizens, and go put a vote for whatever party of our choice.  All adults in a democracy have a duty to vote so as to legitimise the government of the day. 

We can’t have a government of minorities. Minorities because voting adults would have derelicted their responsibilities by not voting.  Government has been generous in these year’s elections to allow for extended leave so that everyone can travel to their respective voting stations.  Let us also not take voting for granted.

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Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

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...

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