Procurement transparency needed - Pikoli

Thumbnail image for Vusi Pikoli.jpgProcurement is an area of government that needs to be carried out with transparency to avoid future problems, former National Prosecuting Authority head Vusi Pikoli said at the Smart Procurement World 2010 conference.

Speaking at Midrand’s Gallagher Convention Centre, Pikoli highlighted the importance of fostering transparency by providing the public with timely, accessible and accurate information.

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Progress on Draft PPPFA vs BEE Codes - Parliament in January

PPPFA vs BEE Codes.pngNational Treasury has received 148 Comments so far on the proposed draft amendment to the PPPFA that was published in August 2009 for comment from the public and stakeholders. A first presentation on these comments will be made toParliament in early January 2010 , a senior source in National Treasury told Smart Procurement. Read more...

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Ian Russell and Dr Douglas Boateng joins SmartProcurement editorial board

Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Dr Douglas Boateng.gifThumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Ian Russell.jpgSmartProcurement is very pleased to announce that two well known and internationally experienced individuals,Mr  Ian Russell (FCIPS, MBA in Strategic Procurement) and Dr Douglas Boateng (MSc EngD FIoD  FCILT FCMI FIBC FIOM)  have been appointed  to the Editorial Board of SmartProcurement.. Read more...

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ABSA scoops IPSA Award - 'Best Process Improvement'

Junaid Nomani and Peter Alkema.JPGAn Absa project, The Absa Purchasing Hub, has been acclaimed at the recent Institute of Purchasing and Supply South Africa (IPSA) awards dinner in the category of ‘Best Process improvement’.


'BEST PROCESS IMPROVEMENT'
Absa Purchasing Hub project owner Peter Alkema (right), and project superviser Junaid Nomani (left) at the awards evening

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