Early headache for BPL
Friday, August 14, 2015
The BPL and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) are still locked in talks to resolve the conflict, which has dragged on since Mascom bought advertising space at the stadium last season. Rollers spokesperson, Bafana Pheto said they were asked to pay the P7,000 as the home side.
“Communication from BPL reached us indicating that we had to pay Mascom. We objected because the sum was too high. At the moment, we are still negotiating the price, ” he said.
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...