Galo Mall; A favourite haunt
Friday, July 16, 2010
"To me, it's a one-stop-shop. One would not have to move from this to that mall for the things they want.There are no Chinese shops, which sometimes attract the wrong people. It's the trendiest mall in the city, so, if one is following trends, this is where they should come," says Aaron Dube.
Linah Ookeditse says she loves shopping at the mall because: "There are no thieves here. You can open your wallet and take money out without fear of somebody snatching it.
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...