Sithembinkosi L Jiyane
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\u200eThe Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) hosted its Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) Training for Bidders, a two-day workshop held in Bulawayo.The event aimed to guide participants on how to effectively use the e-GP system, understand recent legal updates, and improve bid submissions.
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\u200eThe training placed special emphasis on supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and women-led businesses, reinforcing PRAZ\u2019s commitment to inclusive and transparent public procurement.
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\u200eThe training was presented by Kundai Chindondi, PRAZ Systems Specialist, who provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the e-GP platform.
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\u200eHe noted that the reform comes after longstanding challenges with Zimbabwe\u2019s manual procurement system, which was criticised for delays in processing tenders, excessive paperwork, inconsistent procedures across institutions, and limited transparency.
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\u200eDuring the workshop, Chindondi highlighted the system\u2019s objectives, which include promoting transparency and accountability, ensuring fair competition among bidders, improving efficiency through automation, strengthening compliance monitoring, and reducing procurement cycle times.
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\u200e\u201cThe goal is to ensure fair and open competition while improving efficiency and auditability,\u201d he said.
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\u200eThe presentation also covered how the platform connects all key stakeholders in one digital environment. PRAZ manages supplier registration, procuring entities create and publish tenders, suppliers submit encrypted bids, evaluation committees assess proposals, and auditors monitor compliance.
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\u200eParticipants were guided through the supplier registration process, which includes creating an account, verifying email addresses, uploading required documents, and following payment instructions. PRAZ emphasised that payments are only confirmed once funds reflect in its accounts, with processing taking up to 48 hours.
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\u200e\u201cPayments are approved only after funds reflect, and processing can take up to 48 hours,\u201d Chindondi noted.
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\u200eThe training further explained the tendering process. Procuring entities upload tender documents and set eligibility and evaluation criteria online, while suppliers submit encrypted technical and financial proposals before system-enforced deadlines. Once bids are evaluated, results are consolidated, approvals finalized, and bidders notified. A standstill period is observed to allow for any disputes to be addressed.
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\u200e\u201cBids are encrypted and deadlines are automatically enforced to ensure confidentiality and fairness,\u201d Chindondi said.
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\u200ePRAZ\u2019s Finance Division was also highlighted. The division is responsible for issuing receipts and certificates, banking bid bonds into trust accounts to ensure transparency, and refunding bid securities once conditions are met.
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\u200e\u201cThe Finance Division ensures integrity and compliance throughout the procurement process,\u201d he added.
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\u200eOfficials said the e-GP system represents a major milestone in modernising Zimbabwe\u2019s procurement sector. By automating processes, enforcing deadlines, and strengthening oversight, the platform is expected to create a more transparent, competitive, and efficient environment for all stakeholders.
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\u200eThe two-day training attracted participants from across the country, including MSMEs and women-led businesses, demonstrating PRAZ\u2019s continued focus on promoting inclusive access to public procurement opportunities.
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