Kemoeng ready to crack whip at BFA
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Tough talking:Kemoeng. PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
He would not dwell much on the findings following suspensions of staff members recently since it is an “internal matter”. Kemoeng did mention that they may not be the last ones. “My staff members who have gone on special leave might have been the first ones, but I can assure you that they are not the last ones.
I will continue to do all which is good to make sure that there is effective operations at BFA,” he told a media conference in Gaborone yesterday. The association recently suspended technical officer, Philemon Makwengwe and technical director, Benny Kgomela. The two are, however, back at work. “If it means putting somebody on special leave or permanent leave, I will apply that without fear or favour,” 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...