Tshireletso Motlogelwa
19 March 2008
Rumours are rife that the purchase of a new P1.8 million luxury mobile caravan by the Office of President may be intended for Vice President, Ian Khama, who takes over from President Festus Mogae next month. The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board released a public notice in the government owned 'The Daily News' yesterday, indicating that the OP has purchased an executive mobile caravan from Naledi Motors.
The caravan is set to cost the taxpayer a total of P1,870,628.10. Khama, who is known to have an outdoor lifestyle is rumoured to be at the centre of the purchase.
OP spokesperson Jeff Ramsay said he has no knowledge of the purchase, regretting that although he was prepared to find further information Mmegi would have to wait for his return from France. Ramsay was on his way to Europe yesterday.
"I could find you information on that when I get back but I guess that would be a bit too late for you," he added, referring Mmegi to the State House.
Private Secretary to the President, Nkoloi Nkoloi, denied any knowledge of the purchase.
Private Secretary to the Vice President, Isaac Kgosi, was not available for comment yesterday.
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