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Government CMF can take battle to fraudsters

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The consensus among procurement professionals is that the Accountant General’s initiative to outline a Contract Management Framework for government contracts is long overdue and is to be welcomed. For instance, under the framework, contracts must provide watertight termination clauses, which would assist prosecutors in dealing effectively with corruption and fraud, including corruption in the award […]

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Adopting contract management framework a lesson for government

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Government entities are making progress implementing National Treasury’s (NTs) Contract Management Framework released in 2011, Paul Maddison, Managing Director at Realyst Contract Management, tells SmartProcurement. There are indications that some public sector entities are beginning to take contract management seriously, already embarking on strong initiatives to get to grips with the requirements set by Treasury.

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Online procurement resources for 2012

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Managing your career is an ongoing challenge, more so in these difficult economic times where downsizing and outsourcing are more than buzzwords. One way of keeping ahead of the pack and up-to-date with what is happening in the world of purchasing and supply is to read widely and absorb the important news and trends, Elaine

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Desktop virtualisation – the future for end-user business computing?

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More companies are now considering desktop virtualisation strategies just as an increasing number of employees within large organisations are demanding a more flexible work environment. In South Africa we are faced with additional challenges, including increased congestion on our roads, the introduction of road toll fees and high fuel prices, all of which make commuting

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Safer, friendlier roads start with me

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Freight moved via South Africa’s road infrastructure accounts for around 80% of total freight movement – and with Logistics Service Provider (LSP) vehicles being on the road 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the road freight industry plays a key role in improving road safety this festive period, says Abrie de Swardt, Marketing

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SA Fraud investigations enjoy little support, Economic predictions

Sustainable Procurement matters

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Sustainable Procurement recently moved into the blogosphere following publication of the 5th edition of an HEC-Paris/EcoVadis report, ‘Sustainable Procurement: Back to Management!’ For a view on the survey’s findings of European procurement realities within 2011, SmartProcurement spoke to Abrie de Swardt, IMPERIAL Logistics Marketing Director. Risk management imperative The study, which featured participation by 80

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Black Economic Empowerment: How far have we come?

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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) was a form of Economic Empowerment initiated by our government in response to criticism against Narrow Based Empowerment instituted in the country during 2003/2004. While Narrow Based Black Economic Empowerment led to the enrichment of a few black (Black African, Coloured or Indian) individuals, the target of Broad-Based Empowerment was

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WAICSL chairperson supports procurement conference

PPPFA amended – A big day for B-BBEE

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Effective 7 December 2011, government departments will be forced to consider compliance to the Codes of Good Practice when evaluating tenders for government business. The publication of the amended Preferential Procurement Regulations, issued in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), has been eagerly anticipated following the circulation of draft amendments for public

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