Court bars gov't from purchasing local author's book

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The Mnistry of Basic Education has been barred from purchasing a locally authored book following a contractual breach between the author and the publisher, Pentagon.

The ministry that has been using the book, ‘Le Phirimela go Thaba’ authored by Kedikilwe Oageng in its curricular, will cease, by a court order, from purchasing the book from Pentagon or any other agent.

Gaborone High Court Judge, Tshepo Motswagole recently issued a judgement in favour of the author cancelling a contract between him and the publisher, Pentagon.

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