BNSC releases list of awards nominees
Monday, May 06, 2013
Speaking at the event on Friday, the chairperson of BNSC, Solly Reikeletseng said that they will continue to roll out the red carpet to those who continue to raise the nation's flag high.
He rubbished allegations that they put more resources in the ceremony than in performance.He said that it is worth billions for the athletes to stand in the podium watched by people all over the world. He said athletes' efforts will never be paid back and even what the BNSC is doing at the awards ceremony is not enough.
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...