Miss Botswana Beauty Expo showcases Diversity, talent
Monday, March 25, 2024 | 1530 Views |
Lesego Chombo PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The expo was graced by esteemed guests such as Miss World Africa 2024 Lesego Chombo, Miss World South Africa & Carol Bouwer.
The expo aimed at celebrating the beauty industry in Botswana and to promote diversity and talent within the sector.
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...