Miss Independence Bobirwa aims to preserve culture
Friday, September 16, 2022 | 250 Views |
Miss Independence Bobirwa
In an interview with Arts & Culture, the pageantry founder, 23-year-old beauty with brains Matshelo Madome said they realised that their culture was slowly perishing therefore they found it imperative to preserve it.
While many people use different ways such as poetry, cultural events, and traditional song and dance to preserve culture, she decided to use beauty pageant to preserve Sebirwa culture. “This is the first year we are hosting this beauty pageant.
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...