DPP, We Are Losing Patience

Of late the nation has been treated to a movie-like series of events where accused persons in high profile cases had charges against them dropped.

Just last week the High Court ordered that ex-spy chief Isaac Kgosi and former executive director at Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority, Kenneth Kerekang be freed from charges relating to P250 million National Petroleum Fund case. The High Court found charges against them in the case to be irrational and unreasonable.

Just recently, Zein Kebonang and his twin brother Sadique had charges against them dropped in the same matter. Bakang Seretse is also looking to have charges against him dropped.

Editor's Comment
Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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