'Flight risk' robbery suspects denied bail
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
The suspects, Chalibiwa Samson and Lebang Ntesa, are facing counts of robbery, motor vehicle theft and burglary for a crime committed in November 2015 in Oodi village.
The two revisited their bail application after the continuation of their trial was postponed to November 4, 2016.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....