Khama�s most difficult decision
Friday, May 26, 2017
Khama
The year 2012 marked the fourth anniversary for Tshekedi Khama’s (TK) in Parliament as a backbencher. His entry into politics and Parliament in 2008, following President Ian Khama’s ascendancy to the highest office in the land, was not without controversy.
Young ambitious BDP activist Gomolemo Motswaledi harboured ambitions to be the next Member of Parliament (MP) for the then Serowe North West. He was not alone as two more politicians, Lesego Raditanka and Prince Kgwaneng harboured similar ambitions. Because of his popularity and shrewdness, Khama pushed Motswaledi to vacate the constituency as he was a strong factor to contend with.
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...