UB P45m catering tender battle heightens
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Now the Centre of Clinical Excellence (PTY) LTD trading as Boitekanelo Catering has through Rantao filed an urgent application for the High Court to review and set aside University of Botswana Finance Committee’s decision to invalidate the award for provision of catering services to Boitekanelo.
In his founding affidavit, Boitekanelo managing director Tiroyaone Mampane wants the decision invalidated because Boitekanelo was never given a hearing prior to the termination of the award; the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Students Affairs, duly declared her interests in compliance with section 17 of the UB Act; in any event, the Tender Regulation 4.4.3 is not applicable to Lydia Saleshando since she is not a member thereof; Regulation 4.4.3. is ultra vires section 17 of the UB Act.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...