Key witness AWOL again in Setlampoloka murder trial

Thursday, October 12, 2017

The suspects in the dock during a previous appearance

The prosecution in a case in which six police officers are accused of murdering Italy Setlampoloka stalled yesterday after prosecutors failed to produce a medical report on whether key witness, Unopa Makhombe is fit to give evidence in court.

The prosecution now has to ensure they have the report at the next appearance in April 2018 where the defence is likely to move for the removal of Makhombe as key witness.

Defence attorneys, Kgosietsile Ngakaagae and Busang Manewe, had demanded that the prosecution provide a medical report detailing if Makhombe can give evidence in court, after he failed to appear for cross-examination on dates set for trial.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Black gold: Minergy is one of the MDCB’s investments through a convertible loan. The coal mine is eyeing a turnaround in fortunes this year PIC: MINERGYCOAL.COM

The audacity to be a unicorn

Mbongeni Mguni | 19 Apr 2024

Faulty gadgets top complaints to BOCRA

Mbongeni Mguni | 2 h ago

Civil Society fights 'flawed' constitutional amendment

Innocent Selatlhwa | 2d ago

Civil Society calls for Constitution review governing Act

Innocent Selatlhwa | 2d ago

IEC rejects 2,513 registrations

Innocent Selatlhwa | 2d ago

Motshegwa prevails against detractors

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 2d ago

Serowe woman ingests acid, attempts suicide

Pini Bothoko | 2d ago

Serowe man 'loses' P1m in trading

Pini Bothoko | 2d ago

Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

The Monitor Editor | 23 April 2024

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More

Key witness AWOL again in Setlampoloka murder trial

The prosecution in a case in which six police officers are accused of murdering Italy Setlampoloka stalled yesterday after prosecutors failed to produce a medical report on whether key witness, Unopa Makhombe is fit to give evidence in court.

The audacity to be a unicorn

Faulty gadgets top complaints to BOCRA

Civil Society fights 'flawed' constitutional amendment

Civil Society calls for Constitution review governing Act

IEC rejects 2,513 registrations

Motshegwa prevails against detractors

Serowe woman ingests acid, attempts suicide

Serowe man 'loses' P1m in trading

Inspect the voters' roll!