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Gabs councillors push for harsher penalties on copper-cable theft

Wednesday, July 02, 2025 | 600 Views |

In a decisive move aimed at curbing the escalating copper-cable theft problem, the Gaborone City Council (GCC) on Friday unanimously adopted a motion proposing stricter penalties for offenders.

The motion, introduced by Specially Nominated councillor and chairperson of the Works Committee, Tunah Moalosi, calls for a minimum fine of P50,000 for individuals convicted of copper-cable theft.

Furthermore, it recommends that scrapyards and businesses found in possession of stolen copper be subjected to a minimum fine of P100,000, with immediate closure upon a second offence.

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