Contractors accuse FCC of corruption

Constructors attending the FCC Mayors brief about ESP program-1. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Constructors attending the FCC Mayors brief about ESP program-1. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: The Francistown City Council (FCC) came under intense accusations of corruption during a consultative meeting between council and local contractors.

City mayor, Sylvia Muzila, had summoned contractors to update them on the implementation of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) projects in Francistown and encourage them to be ready to reap from the programme.

However, the contractors turned matters around and said tenders from the local authority were not always awarded with merit and transparency. They accused council officers of not following the right procedures during the tendering process.

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