Ghanzi farmers frustrated by the loss of proxy minister
Friday, July 24, 2015
Christaan de Graaf was minister and Mr Ian Thompson the BMC CEO.
In their recent outburst, made at a meeting that was reported to have been “highly emotionally charged” the Ghanzi farmers are at it again, trading vitriol to all those who are perceived to be anti-de-monopolization of BMC.
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...