‘Facebook fraudster’ nabbed
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The state alleges that Phatsimo Ketshabile with intent to defraud, unlawfully obtained P9,500 from Kemang Busang at or near the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) camp by falsely representing that he was selling a Honda Fit car to Busang while he knew what he was saying was false.
The prosecutor in the case, Ditshotlo Mpale told the court that the state was opposed to Ketshabile being granted bail. He then called the investigating officer (IO) Detective Constable Mmoloki Rasetshwane to give reasons why the state was opposed to bail.
The situation is exacerbated by the ruling party’s admission that some of its most important election promises remain unfulfilled. This is not the change many Batswana had expected. The UDC was elected into power on a strong promise to improve lives, create jobs, protect workers and repair public services. It is therefore, not enough for the party to point only to new ministries, policies and long-term plans. These may be necessary, but...