Court hears murder and pirating cases

FRANCISTOWN:Earnest Munyimani(30) was fined P1,000 by Chief Magistrate Chris Gabanagae, for selling counterfeit compact discs (CD) and failing to declare the goods to the Botswana Unified Revenue Services(BURS).

According to Prosecutor, Goitseone Archie Makgoa, the Zimbabwean man crossed the Ramokgwebana  border into the country carrying with him 44 CDs and 15 DVDs which, according to Makgoa, were not declared to the BURS.

Makgoa said Section 35 of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, states that such goods needs to be declared when one enters the country.

Editor's Comment
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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