Marijuana grower gets five years

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FRANCISTOWN: A 53-year-old man of Tshethai cattlepost near Tonota, Siya Phate was on Tuesday sentenced to five years in jail for dealing with marijuana.

Phate, who is also a traditional doctor, was arrested by the police on May 31, 2017 following a tip-off.

Admitting the summary of facts before magistrate Amantle Lungisani, Phate said that it was indeed true that he cultivated dagga - a habit forming drug - at his field in Tshethai.

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Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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