Matlhomane walks inspired by win Dilwana rewards competition

Matlhomane walks inspired by win Dilwana rewards competition
Matlhomane walks inspired by win Dilwana rewards competition

Dilwana Online Shop in partnership with New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology and Mmegi newspaper hosted an essay competition prize giving ceremony on Thursday at the NEC campus in Gaborone in July 2020 which was open to all Batswana.

The Head of Department Taboka Size from New Era pointed out that the Construction Department has always been a part of the institution since it was established in 2009. He said the college primarily offers engineering courses and has transformed Botswana's engineering landscape in the past 10 years.

“The construction industry is an integral part of any economy because wherever you go there is no where you won’t find a construction project but this industry is faced with challenges which include the pandemic,” Size reiterated. He said it is the responsibility of the construction industry people to try and deal with the issues plaguing the industry.

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Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

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...

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