War of words erupt at Professional Boxing AGM
Monday, October 30, 2023 | 130 Views |
PBAB legal advisor, Kagisano Tamocha cautioning the affiliates PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
It was clear that the affiliates meant business. They had tough questions for the executive committee members whom they last met 14 months ago when they were elected into office in Mahalapye.
Thuso Khubamang of Scud Missile stable said ever since the executive committee was given the mandate to run they PBAB, they have never held activities. “You have failed us as leadership. We only see you attending our activities which we organise ourselves, and you do not even assist us with anything. It is only right for you to do the right thing and resign,” he 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...