Category: Compliance / Legal
Preferential Procurement – Constitutional Confusion
Probably the most significant judgement the country has seen in public procurement, was handed...
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The Urgency of Procurement Reform after State Capture in South Africa
Even a cursory reading of the published parts of the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry...
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Ethical Sourcing Matters
The pressure is on for procurement to set an example for ethical sourcing practices. Find out why it’s such a prevalent topic and what you need to be aware of in your organisation, from the dynamic Australian communications expert, actor and writer, Alice Marks.
Read MoreProcurement needs less processes – as they are slow, boring and self-centred
By Sammeli Sammalkorpi During the past few months, I have discussed with a number of chief procurement officers (CPOs) how they have managed procurement during COVID-19. One recurring answer was along the lines of ‘we...
Read MoreHow can Procurement best align with Finance right now? A CFO perspective
Right now, as the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on jobs, consumer spending and the global economy, many businesses are scrambling to adjust to a new financial reality. They are also coming to terms with the fact that the path...
Read MoreSMME Clinic | Financial compliance for small business is the key to support – Session 21
SMME Clinic interviews Annie McWalter, Managing Director of SAICA ED and the Hope Factory, who shares great insight into how the COVID pandemic has shown the importance of compliance for SMMEs.
Read MoreRules vs. discretion in public procurement
By Erica Bosio, Programme Manager: Growth Analytics, Development Economics Vice Presidency, World Bank The trade-off between rules and discretion has been a central topic of research in public procurement. Kelman’s (1990)...
Read MoreFace protection masks could inject at least US$1.5-billion annually into the African economy
On 27 June 2020, MarketWatch reported that the global disposable face mask market size was anticipated to reach US$23.81-billion by 2027. On 30 June, Goldman Sachs released an extensive economic analysis of why the wearing of a...
Read MoreWhich region regulates procurement the most?
By Marko Grujicic, Analyst, Growth Analytics;Joseph Lemoine, Analyst – Growth Analytics, Development Economics Vice Presidency; andGreta Polo, Private Sector Development Analyst, World Bank It might be assumed that public...
Read MoreOxymoron: Ethical policies and public procurement?
We would all agree that government procurement should be held to the highest level of ethical standards. It is very important to the entire system that everyone working with or for a municipality be of the same mind set. The...
Read MoreCorruption and collusion: lessons from Africa
By Elaine Porteous Corruption is not unique to Africa, nor is it a new problem. However, Africa is perceived as the most corrupt region in the world as well as the most under-developed. Corruption is a complex social, political...
Read MoreWhat is the true cost of unethical conduct?
‘Procurement irregularities’ has taken 3rd place on Corruption Watch SA’s Corruption Report 2017 (CRW2017). Coming in at 12% of the reported types of corruption, procurement irregularities trails bribery as the...
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