Police nab robbery suspect, four others still on the loose
Monday, October 24, 2022 | 1540 Views |
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The accused was arrested in Gaborone on 18/10/2022 and a total amount of USD1 620.00, ZAR32 000.00 and P5413.00 suspected to be proceeds of crime was recovered from him.
The accused and four others who are still at large are suspected to have attacked security guards at Pelican Lodge in Nata, last week Monday (17/10/2022). The quintet is reported to have subsequently robbed a Namibian businessman of cash amounting to USD90 000.00, ZAR 162, 000.00 and P800.00 belonging to Pelican Lodge.
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...