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.
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