Letshwiti hits back at critics
Friday, August 27, 2021 | 1130 Views |
Facing critics: Letshwiti PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Letshwiti has had to contend with uncomfortable questions in recent weeks, with the lack of football action particularly dominating conversations. Local leagues have not been played since March last year, and the fans are growing restive. During the lengthy break, guns have turned on the BFA, with the leadership accused of dragging down the game of football.
But Letshwiti argues some of the issues, like the return of play are beyond their control. “Everybody wants football back, but people must understand that Botswana is under the State of Emergency and only the government makes decisions on what can be done or what cannot be done.
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...