Kgosi wants more particulars
Friday, April 12, 2019
The Broadhurst Regional Magistrate, Masilo Mathaka agreed with Kgosi’s attorney Thabiso Tafila that the State should give the names of the Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS) agents who Kgosi is alleged to have disclosed to Mmegi and any other particulars they request.
“The defence should request the particulars in writing within seven days from now and the State shall respond within 14 days of receipt of the request,” he ordered.
The Francistown Umbrella Informal Sector chairperson, David Mbulawa, has highlighted this growing concern, revealing that many local traders are using their licences to facilitate the entry of foreign goods into the market at a fee.Fronting undermines the very fabric of our local economy. It allows foreign traders to exploit the system designed to benefit Batswana, using local licences to cross borders and sell goods at prices intended for local...