Nearly 50 salary disputes remain unresolved
Friday, April 28, 2023 | 140 Views |
Concerned: Masaseng says most cases remain unresolved
FUB secretary-general, Kgosana Masaseng said nearly 50 cases remain unresolved from previous seasons. Masaseng said most clubs are still struggling to stick to contractual obligations.
This comes despite the Botswana Football Association (BFA) introduction of Club Licensing, which was envisaged to eliminate some of the problematic areas. A benchmarking exercise was carried out in Spain in 2018, where upon return, the BFA vowed to adopt financial controls which helped some Spanish clubs stay afloat.
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...