Motor Centre continues to finance tennis event
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The sponsorship was launched at the Notwane tennis centre on Monday. It is 10th year the car giant has sponsored the event.
The tournament will be held over the President's Day holidays in Gaborone. Unlike in the past where the competition only had an open event and the veterans category, this year will feature junior's in three age sets. In a departure from the past, the senior mens category will be divided in two sub-categories of 35-44 years and 45 years and above.
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...