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"Further to the above, the permanent secretary to the President has directed that preference shall be given to youth and women individuals and groups. The Ministries of Trade and Industry and Youth, Sports and Culture, as well as Labour and Home Affairs, have been tasked with monitoring progress on this directive. In this respect, they are to report on its implementation on a quarterly basis," the statement says.

The directive has also been communicated to PPADB for implementation and monitoring, while the Ministries of Local Government and Lands and Housing have been instructed to further inform the local authorities of its content to ensure compliance.