This is a repost of one of my informative Caird Code Rules as per a reader's request. I've added in another little feature that I've never done before – if you place your mouse on the underlined text it will show the sections in the codes that I'm referring to. Charities and other section 21 […]
What about those entities that think they might need a BEE scorecard but don’t Read More »
Public Private Partnerships are without doubt the most effective tool that the government has to achieve its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), RDP and other empowerment related goals. Yet this method of procurement is not making the most of these opportunities. The problem seems to be that the transaction advisors that are used in the early
A while ago I was doing a presentation to the American Chamber of Commerce on Equity Equivalents. One of the delegates was an apparel manufacturer who asked my why his company should consider the programme I was proposing. I was a little surprised that such a company would even consider equity equivalents as an option.
Caird Code Rule #1 – Is BEE applicable to you Read More »
Zuma's ANC letter beautifully precised by Moneyweb as "ANC president responds to the concerns raised by the BMF over Eskom and other SOE's". A few features/quotes One of the key focus areas of the ANC government is economic transformation. We emphasise that the creation of decent work will be at the centre of our economic
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In municipalities and government agencies, similarly, spending on unnecessary travel and entertainment, unfocused consultant contracts, procurement supplies at uncompetitive prices and layers of administrative paperwork that interfere with getting the job done, will be cut.
Pravin Gordhan – Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (27 October 2009)
I tweeted that the DTI and Treasury had just released the new PPPFA regulations for comment. We have until the 14th of September, 2009 to send our comments to either JAN Breytenbach or HML Malinga. I suppose this post could be regarded as my opinion. If you want jungle’s opinion you’ll find it here. I
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My mood is often dictated by the performance of the Proteas. I am pleased to announce that I am in a vilely foul mood. Ponting declared at tea time on day 3 leaving our esteemed team to either bat for almost two days or hit five hundred and something runs in that time. Brilliant captaincy
(t)roshcan I mean, (t)rashcon actually what I really mean is Roshconfused Read More »
It’s annual empowerment feature time. The April 4 (2008) issue of the FM had a special empowerment supplement. A JV between the FM and Empowerdex, the supplement stands out as the best one so far. The cynic in me is desperately trying to find fault with this issue – but I can only find small
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Government procurement is a complex beast – full of regulations and accountabilities and the like. Private procurement is different. This tender notice is in this morning’s Business Day (page 13). GijimaAST is looking for a courier company. The tender conditions are very different to the PPPFA. And I quote: GijimaAST does reserve the following rights
