PPADB to revise tender committee thresholds
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Officially opening a capacity building workshop for District Administration Tender Committees (DATCs) in Gaborone this week, PPADB executive chairperson, Bridget John said the intention is to increasingly devolve authority to ministries and districts for improved efficiency.
“Challenges that come with the devolved mandate need to be acknowledged and addressed for improved procurement performance,” she said.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...