More prison time for ex-fugitive serial offender

The 12 months Mandadi “Machana” Chibiya spent on the run in South Africa after using a procedural loophole to avoid jail, will be added onto his pending term in prison.

Yesterday, Extension II Magistrate, Joy Brown-Norman, dismissed Chibiya’s argument that his stay out of prison was due to former regional magistrate, Lot Moroka’s failure to prepare a committal warrant.

Brown-Norman ruled that the high profile fugitive should have known that he was not supposed to be free from prison as he had a pending prison term he was due to serve.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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