Zim takes over APPN chairmanship

APPN is an association which brings together public procurement entities in 46 African countries. It was created in 2018 in Lomé, Togo, where it is headquartered.
By Nizbert Moyo Dec. 5, 2024

Procurement excellence through evaluation key

In procurement, the lowest price does not always equate to best value. It has always been known that price seldom reflects the total cost of doing business.
By Charles Nyika Oct. 18, 2024

Praz hosts annual conference

This follows the completion of the process of revising Zimbabwe`s tariff offer taking into account the preliminary comments raised by the AfCFTA Secretariat.
By Freeman Makopa Oct. 14, 2024

Praz salvages US$135m from errant govt suppliers... puts a ‘National Pricing Index’ on the drawing board

Praz chief executive officer Clever Ruswa told businessdigest in an interview that government suppliers often inflated prices.
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 11, 2024

Maximising group procurement opportunities

It looks like the mantra of “doing more with less” is no longer a catch phrase but a means of survival for a lot many.
By Charles Nyika Aug. 30, 2024

Editor’s Memo: Sad tale of Harare plunder, neglect

Recent disclosures, exposed in an audio recording, reveal that millions of dollars have been shamelessly plundered from public coffers since 2019. 
By Faith Zaba Aug. 23, 2024

Byo companies fail to meet tender requirements: Minister

As a result, they miss out on valuable opportunities that could drive growth and development in the region.
By Sharon Sibindi Aug. 12, 2024

Harare mayor slams Praz over billing system tender

Councillors instead recommended the reinstatement of Harare’s previous ERP, after which a tender process was initiated.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 9, 2024

Council officials in court over US$9m scandal

The court heard that 11 companies responded to the tender.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Jul. 12, 2024