TRANSPARENCY International Zambia chapter president Sampa Kalungu says the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock should provide information on how it determined that K32,221,835.04 was the right price for the procurement of 332 motorbikes. Last week, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock said FES, formerly known as Power Equipment Limited, was selected as the best evaluated bidder to supply 332 motorbikes valued at K32,221,835.04 because it met all the legal requirements. And Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary Dr Anna Songolo said government would not conduct business with companies just because they offer the cheapest price if they do not comply with the legal requirements. Meanwhile, the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) said all tender processes relating to the procurement…...

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