We Bechuana: Kwa Re Tswang concept well-received
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Mmp: PIC MORERI SERETSE
According to Phaf Phafana, one of the organisers of the string of events to be held in Serowe, Mahalapye and Palapye, the reception to the concept has been overwhelming.
“We have realised that nowadays the youth and middle-aged don’t celebrate Independence like they used to in the past, so we came up with the We Bechuana concept. Ever since Batswana heard of it they have been supportive,” he said.
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...