Boko, Gaolathe differ on direct tenders

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 440 Views |

Although President Duma Boko insists on doing away with the established open bidding in favour of direct tendering, his right-hand man, Ndaba Gaolathe, differs in opinion.

Gaolathe says that direct appointment is the least preferred method in public procurement, as it stifles competition, which is a basic principle of public procurement.

Since he took over the biggest office in the land last year in October, Boko has not shied away from emphasising his intention to adopt direct appointments and "do away with outdated tendering regulations" that he says delay progress.

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Boko, Gaolathe differ on direct tenders

Although President Duma Boko insists on doing away with the established open bidding in favour of direct tendering, his right-hand man, Ndaba Gaolathe, differs in opinion.

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