These defections smack of prostitution
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
It is only a few weeks before that happens, and aspiring candidates have expressed their interest to contest the elections. In Francistown West, there is a looming by-election following the death of long time MP, Tshelang Masisi.
Incumbent Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor, Ignatius Moswaane, has won the weekend primary elections to make a bid to replace Masisi. The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) will conduct its internal elections this weekend to decide who will face the BDP's Moswaane.
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...