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Where is judicial independence?

Elsewhere in this edition, we carry stories that raise questions on the independence of the Judiciary.

Of recent, judicial independence and its ability to administer justice independently without any form of interference from third forces is under the spotlight.

This was after claims were made by one of the judges, Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe that Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane and the Minister of State Kabo Morwaeng allegedly tried to influence him to rule against Lobatse legislator, Thapelo Matsheka in a case he sought freedom from prolonged detention.

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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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