BIDPA gives judiciary thumbs up, but...

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The Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) report titled 'The progress of good governance in Botswana, 2008 has raised doubts' about the independence of some judges.

"A high court judge, Moatlhodi Marumo, resigned in 2006 alleging an executive order used to effect the deportation of an alien had overridden his judgement, thereby nullifying judicial independence. Another judge, Peter Collins, resigned ostensibly due to executive pressure," the report states.

The report further took note of a donation of P100,000 by Debswana to the Administration of Justice for training and books.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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