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GCC clerk, officers under DCEC radar

Leboile Israel
Leboile Israel

Gaborone City Council (GCC) town clerk, Lebuile Israel could find himself on the radar of the graft-busting agency, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and a possible removal from office after allegations of gross negligence, corruption and fraudulent acts rocked the council.

Israel and other officers find themselves on the wrong end of an internal audit report on procurement and alleged use of SkyJacks that costs the city council over P2 million.

The audit report deemed confidential and seen by Mmegi has exposed a case of unprocedural procurement of SkyJacks and fictitious payment of hire of same by the council, which was allegedly sanctioned by the office of the Town Clerk.


Editor's Comment
Our food safety matters

We commend the GCC inspectors for their vigilance in uncovering serious hygiene violations at establishments like Pick 'n Pay (South Ring Mall), Bravo Restaurant (Main Mall), Chicken Twist (Bonnington), Spar (Main Mall Bakery and Butchery), Choppies Butchery, Pie Time, and Fours Bakery. Their decisive action which includes temporary closures, confiscation of unsafe food, and laying charges sends a powerful, necessary message: food safety is...

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