Andante Chorus celebrates anniversary
Friday, August 19, 2022 | 110 Views |
Andante Chorus
In an interview with Arts & Culture, one of the organising committee members, Kenneth Ramosala said the aim of hosting the event was to celebrate their milestone with their members and key stakeholders from different sectors of the economy including those who have walked the path with them in their journey. He explained that for the past 10 years, their journey had not been an easy one as there had been challenges, disappointments and failures.
He added that there were also great experiences, success, excitement and most of all, growth along the way.
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...