adminDirect procurement method explained
Section 33 of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDPA) Act defines direct procurement method as a method of procurement where a procuring entity procures its requirement from one bidder or supplier without having received bids from other bidders. The procurement method should be used only under exceptional circumstances. The method sets aside the rules for ensuring competition amongst suppliers and for this reason it may create a fertile ground for abuse.
Thixton calls time on Moto-X riding
AFTER riding as a professional for more than two decades, former Zimbabwean motocross champion rider Ashley Thixton has decided to call time on his glittering career.
‘Let us unite for productivity’
STAKEHOLDERS in the agricultural sector should work hand-in-glove with the Government to ensure food security at household level, Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos has said.
Diversification still on the table: Padenga
Padenga Holdings says it is still considering a transaction that will see it diversify and grow its exports to complement the traditional crocodile skins and meat business, which already is mainly export centric.
Waste dumped at municipal offices
Angry Chitungwiza residents on Tuesday dumped waste at the Zengeza 2 administration offices to demonstrate their displeasure over what they termed poor service delivery by council.
Welfare organisation reaches out to school dropouts
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$150m investment for Bulawayo
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Tobacco auction sales clock $158,3 Million
Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter TOBACCO sales have reached $158,3 million from 88 million kilogrammes delivered at the auction floors since the start of the marketing season in March. According to…
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Zupco introduces electronic ticketing system
Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) yesterday introduced a convenient electronic ticketing system that will ease transactions and plug cash leakages from the public transport operator.…
Stanbic launches savings scheme for women
Business Reporter STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe has launched an innovative savings scheme to support women in business across the country. The new product called ‘Isidleke/Dendere’ is a savings account targeting women…