Parly wildlife committee visits CBNRM trusts
Monday, June 20, 2016
Tshekedi Khama
They will also visit their projects in Gantsi, Ngami and Chobe. The committee is made up of the chairperson, Itumeleng Moipisi, Paulson Majaga, Machana Shamukuni, Kagiso Molatlhegi, Sethomo Lelatisitswe, Tawana Moremi, Wynter Mmolotsi and Bagalatia Arone.
The committee’s responsibilities are to exercise parliamentary oversight and scrutiny over government ministries, departments and agencies with portfolio responsibilities in respect of tourism, natural resources, minerals, energy, water, environment and climate change.
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...