Firearms case: Let the courts decide!

Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story in which the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) had a back and forth run with former president Ian Khama alleging that most of the firearms that he owned were obtained through dubious means while he is also accused of obtaining an arms and ammunition licence by false pretense.

Now, following the numerous search and seizures at the former’s various plots, the State has finally summoned him for criminal charges. The charges are as a result of an amended charge sheet of former DIS head, Isaac Kgosi, who was late last year slapped with six charges on his own.

Following the amendment, Khama, suspended Police Commissioner Keabetswe Makgophe and deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, Victor Paledi (formerly deputy commissioner of police) joined Kgosi whose charges also went from six to a staggering 33 counts.

Editor's Comment
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...

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