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Masimega, admitted this week that SPEDU has not performed as expected PIC: MIN OF FINANCE

SPEDU, a government initiative aimed at revitalising the Selebi-Phikwe economy, has come under sharp scrutiny for failing to deliver on its mandate over the years. It has emerged that the agency has been operating in a state of dysfunction, without critical leadership and governance structures.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Olesitse Masimega, admitted this week that SPEDU has not performed as expected due to the absence of a board and a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

"SPEDU hasn't been able to deliver as expected as they have been operating for years without a board and a CEO," Masimega said when appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week.

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SPEDU on autopilot

SPEDU, a government initiative aimed at revitalising the Selebi-Phikwe economy, has come under sharp scrutiny for failing to deliver on its mandate over the years. It has emerged that the agency has been operating in a state of dysfunction, without critical leadership and governance structures.

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