Seloba Creations showcases designs in Djibouti
Friday, November 19, 2021 | 160 Views |
Seloba of Seloba Creations and her crew were showcasing alongside 33 African countries
The crew was invited by Kutlwano Mogojwe and Gertrude Mogojwe of Black Thrash Designers through Fashion Association Botswana. They were showcasing alongside 33 African countries where only 11 fashionistas from different countries walked away with awards.
In an interview with Arts & Culture, Seloba pointed out that Botswana was amongst 11 countries that walked away with awards adding that it was the only country in Southern Africa that received an award. "The delegation of Botswana consisted of nine people, two models namely Itseng Kasemang and Itumeleng Leshiba.
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...