Tender rigging curse gallops ahead, stifles economy

Katlholo
Katlholo

Despite efforts to stem the tide of corrupt tendencies like tender rigging, underhand tactics continue to weigh heavily on Botswana’s economy.

This is all because the country’s public procurement system seems paralysed to shake-off elements of corruption and wrongdoing that are munching away at the national cake.

Corruption is defined as a dishonest practice by those in positions of power, such as managers or government officials.

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