Morupisi appears for corruption charges
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
Morupisi, who appeared this morning before Magistrate Goodwill Makofi, is charged together with his wife Pinny Morupisi and the company, R7 Group that the latter is the director of.
According to the charge sheet Morupisi is charged with three counts of abuse of office, acceptance of bribe by a public officer and money laundering while his wife is charged with only one count of money laundering.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...