Meaning of tenderpreneur | Babel Free

Definitions

A government official or politician who uses their powers and influence to secure government tenders and contracts.

South-Africa, slang

Examples

“No doubt you’re tired of reading about his colourful escapades – about his glamorous home, his allegedly dodgy tenderpreneur deals, his gushing praise of malevolent dictators, or his soundly articulated international economic policy.”

“If anything, the decision represents an important victory to both emerging and accomplished tenderpreneurs who have undoubtedly distinguished themselves in clandestine plundering of state resources.”

“Let's be bold, let's go and promote small entrepreneurs and defeat tenderpreneurs, those who steal."”

“Tenderpreneur Julius Malema says he is not a hypocrite for publicly condemning personal enrichment while allegedly privately enriching himself, saying that there is no word for 'hypocrite' in the Pedi dictionary.”

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