Makwala, Amos poised for more glory
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Nigel
This was after he got the country’s only gold and medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow two weeks ago.
Makwala made amends after his Commonwealths disappointment when he retained the 400m African title. He was fastest in the heats and semi-finals and went on to lead the way in the final.
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...