Creatives hope for good times under Masisi
Friday, November 01, 2019
As the BDP takes over it should show commitment to strengthen Botswana's arts and cultural sector. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
As Masisi is sworn in today as the President of Botswana for the next five years, he will then assemble his cabinet and a number of key players who will take Botswana forward.
Batswana have put their hopes in the elected government after winning the elections and it is time for Masisi’s administration to make good on his party’s election pledges.
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...