Morupisi confirms Presidential Directive for Masama project
Friday, August 23, 2019

Morupisi says the failure of the project to go through in parliament has shocked everyone
In an interview with Mmegi at his office, the PSP said taking the project to Parliament for inclusion in the NDP11, and for approval of its expenditure, was a normal process in the implementation of a Presidential directive. He added that there were several other similar emergency projects that were also submitted to pass through Parliament, which he argued, was a normal process.
However, the PSP said while Parliament has rejected the inclusion of the Masama 100km project in the NDP11 and for funding, it has to be understood that the tender award for the project still stood as Parliament did not have the powers to adjudicate or cancel tender awards.
With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...