Softball internationals in fine form for clubs
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Sliding affair: Monosi of Dinare (in blue) and Wells' Chekuda in action over the weekend PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Bear’s internationals Malebogo Ramaphane, Tshepo Letsholo, Keabetswe Mhotsha and Melita Seabelo ensured the club remained on course to defend their crown while Shell Vivo National runners-up, Dinare made it after an outstanding performance by national team duo of Lobopo Otlhomile.
Another international combination saw Iponeng Molapong, Othusitse Molatlheng and Kelebogile Lesesere powering Wells to the tournament. The fourth team that qualified for the tournament in the south, Panthers, has no player in the national team. From the north, Rail Giants made it to the finals with national team players, Onneetse Seth and Pauline Tukisi.
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...