3.11 Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality The Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality (KHLM) reported that part of the FMG will be utilised for GAMAP/GRAP conversion and that the conversion tender to the value of R875 000 was awarded to Mubesko Africa company in December 2009. The KHLM added that the rest of the FMG grant will be utilised for the upgrading of the communication network and the electronic linking of the satellite offices with an aim to integrate the financial management system. Tenders inviting potential service providers have been sent out and the awarding of tender shall take place in March 2010. The KHLM highlighted that both projects have been identified as focal areas in the municipal turnaround strategy.