Gaetsaloe vs Debswana: a test of the integrity of Botswana's judicial process

Gaetsaloe is represented by Attorney Itumeleng Segopolo of Segopolo & Company, while Debswana is represented by Advocate Stephen Vivian and Dineo Makati-Mpho of Collins Newman & Company
Gaetsaloe, a former employee of Debswana who resigned (and not fired as it has consistently been reported) from the mining giant in December 2004 dissatisfied with standards of governance, launched an action in the High Court in September 2005 claiming unpaid bonuses and other remuneration earned in the course of covering positions additional to his designated post. His action in the High Court is still to go to trial.

The appeal arises out of a ruling by the High Court in June 2008 holding that a substantial portion of his claim had prescribed in terms of the Prescription Act. Gaetsaloe disagrees with the High Court's interpretation of the relevant section of the Act.