Masisi leaves Bangwato guessing
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Some of the Bangwato royals at the meeting PIC. BGCIS
Instead, Masisi’s address focused on the general developments in the country since ascending the seat of power.
While trying hard to play down the fall-out, with the former president, Khama who is also Bangwato Kgosi and his brother Tshekedi Khama who is the Minister of Tourism and also Member of Parliament for Serowe North West were conspicuously absent from the meeting. Tshekedi is reportedly on sick leave.
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...