South Africa overhauls procurement following outcry

The South African government has revised its procurement regulations designed to empower disadvantaged groups.

Under the new rules, public sector tenders under R50m will be judged on a weighted criteria that gives price and socio-economic aims an 80/20 balance respectively. Tenders worth more than R50m will be judged on a 90/10 system.

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South Africa overhauls procurement following outcry

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