BCL/Tati Nickel mines closure - unions� position
Friday, October 14, 2016
We further wish to correct some misconceptions that have been peddled by the Government after it had announced that it has closed these Mines lest the Nation be made to believe that Government’s decision is correct and appropriate.
First, we wish to give the chronological order of events which surrounds the closure of these Mines.
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...