The Dr Nasha memoirs: demonic?
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Some have branded her an opportunist, a political chameleon not to be trusted; some say she is seeking her shine under the sun. So, all have had opinions about it and the opinions range from the outright cynical and sadistic to the outright ecstatic. But is this a demonic book, one meant to cause maximum anguish for the ruling party and its leader?
Well, a friend of mine has put it out there for all sundry to know he thinks Dr. Nasha takes Batswana for fools. For him, she simply is writing this as a way of redeeming herself: she has wronged Batswana previously- exactly how he does not say. She has been a proponent of the current administration and has served in its executive; so why now? He asks, and a couple others support the premise.
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...