Ambiguities in construction contracts

Time and cost overrun are some of the greatest risks in construction projects. Reports that projects are behind schedule and over budget are not the first and will surely not be the last.

Late completion of and over expenditure on construction projects is attributable to a number of circumstances which in my opinion should not be exclusively credited to the contractor.

It is important to note that construction, especially major projects is generally a complex process which requires good and effective management, cooperation between the parties to a contract, higher degree of clarity and use of simple common occurring language. An ambiguity in construction projects is an area of possible dispute and cause for cost and time over runs.

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Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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