BDF soldier gets 20 years for raping daughter

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FRANCISTOWN: A 42-year-old Botswana Defence Force (BDF) corporal who was based at the Area S military garrison was yesterday sentenced to 20 years in jail after being convicted of raping his stepdaughter.

The convict raped his daughter then aged 12 on October 7, 2014 after he returned from a trip from Shoshong.

Passing sentence, Principal Magistrate Dumisani Basupi said he took into consideration what the accused’s attorney said in mitigation.

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Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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