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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
Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

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