Otlogetswe resigns
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Article 6.3 of the PCB Notarial Deed of Trust prohibits members from taking active part in partisan politics.When accepting Dr Otlogetswe's resignation, the Press Council of Botswana chairperson Gideon Nkala regretted the resignation but said it was necessary to uphold the council's integrity and public confidence. Nkala thanked Otlogetswe for his selfless service to the council. Dr Otlogetswe's replacement will be named in due course.
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...