Panthers Win Historic Floodlit Opener
Monday, November 16, 2015
Panthers celebrate their victory over BMC PIC: KABO MPAETONA
The first ever softball night game saw Panthers edging BMC Rivals 1-0 in a tightly contested match at the National Diamond.
The game was also combined with the launch of the league sponsorship together with the unveiling of the lights, courtesy of Botswana Fiber Network (BoFiNeT). The wholesale provider increased their sponsorship from P1 million to P1.5 million and both winners from the women and men sides will pocket P100,000 each.
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...