A state official is drawing attention for allegedly withholding the truth about dealings with the boss of an entity facing a state crackdown. Commentators suggest the official may have benefited from their relationship before it soured. In another case, a high-profile political figure recently visited a secluded state facility, raising speculation about the timing and purpose of the visit. Meanwhile, a top public officer is celebrating recent political developments, attributing them to divine intervention after falling out with a prominent figure. Additionally, concerns are rising over a lucrative, potentially overpriced tender awarded to a politician for a questionable system upgrade at a state agency.