Death sentence for murder accused Facebooker
Thursday, July 30, 2015
High Court judge, Modiri Letsididi delivered the ultimate punishment on Uyapo Poloko, saying there were no extenuating circumstances that could reduce the 35-year-old’s blameworthiness.
Poloko was convicted of killing Vijeyadeyi Kandavaranam on January 25, 2010 at Ntshe location in Francistown, during which he also attempted to kill her husband, Balasingnam.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...