'Nandos' offered to Chiefs
Friday, February 22, 2008
After resigning from Rollers last month, the club claimed that Koko had a contract with them and refused to release him to join Magosi. Rollers were said to be arguing that if they let Koko go, Chiefs would have to pay them a reasonable transfer fee. On the other hand, the player claimed that his contract expired on January 17, hence there was no need for Rollers to block him.
The matter was taken to the PSC and during their sitting this week, it was ruled that Rollers have no reason to prevent the player from joining a club of his choice. Premier League Committee (PLC) secretary Setete Phuthego confirmed to Mmegi Sport yesterday that Rollers have been ordered to release the player. He did not go into further details.
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...