Bantu Gold’s dream comes to live
Friday, October 28, 2022 | 120 Views |
Dreamer: Bantu Gold’s dream has come to life PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
For years we have seen Fashion Without Border (FWB) Africa growing and unearthing a lot of talent from Botswana and other Southern African countries. The event is one of those that upcoming fashion designers want to be part of.
This year, a talented young local fashion designer Lukundo Simpemba, founder of Bantu Gold saw his dream of participating in FWB that hosted in Gaborone over the past weekend turn into reality. “Bantu Gold is a Fashion brand that specialises in Modern African clothing. We combine inspiration from the traditional attires of our predecessors with modern European and American cuts.
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...