Netball's World Cup bid receives boost
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Dinaledi: Netball is seeking a place at the 2023 World Cup
The tournament will be held in neighbouring South Africa, with Cape Town as the host city, the first time the Netball World Cup comes to Africa.
The Botswana Netball Association (BONA) believes the women's team will be part of the tournament after receiving assistance from Netball South Africa. BONA spokesperson, Mokeresete Mokeresete said the most important thing right now is to qualify for the first senior Netball World Cup to be held in Africa.
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...