Total Cycle Your City draws impressive turn out
Friday, April 28, 2017
Cyclists during the Total Cycle Your City event PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Speaking at the TCYC 2017 awareness ride, Mokaila said he is proud of the rising interest in cycling in Botswana, adding, more people are opting for cycling as their activity of choice. He urged motorists and cyclists to share the road. Mokaila said the theme ‘Share the road’ calls for harmony and cooperation between cyclists and drivers.
“Due to lack of information and exposure, many cyclists are experiencing more accidents leading to death and disabilities. Therefore, cyclists must be protected on the road as they are more vulnerable compared to motorists,” Mokaila said.
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...