Instability rocks BMD in Phikwe
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Dimpho Mashaba
Mashaba once resigned last year and retraced his steps within two days. But this time he said there is no way back as he has decided to join Botswana Congress Party (BCP). It is understood many are yet to follow Mashaba out of the BMD from what insiders say is a sign of instability that has rocked the party in the Selebi Phikwe East constituency.
“I have resigned from BMD not UDC and I leave the movement with no regrets or bitterness towards anyone. I owe my political experience and abilities to the BMD and remain indebted to them,” he added.
The P300 million internal roads tender is a case study. A bidder’s complaint revealed alleged irregularities. A tribunal ordered a re-evaluation.The council and the initial winner appealed to the High Court. Now, the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, frustrated by the delay, writes to the council suggesting the tender be cancelled, and an alternative procurement model be explored, while the matter is still before the courts....