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The real test is in the doing, not the saying

In the world of law and politics, words are often the cheapest currency of all. This week, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Kgosietsile Ngakaagae, stood before the press in Gaborone and said all the right things. He spoke of prosecutorial independence, promised to pursue high-profile cases without fear or favour. He insisted that no individual is above the law.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat

to justice everywhere.”

Editor's Comment
DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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