Policeman charged with robbery

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FRANCISTOWN: A police officer based in Lobatse appeared in court with three others to face a charge of robbery yesterday.

The state alleges that the police officer acted jointly with Gopolang Mfana, Trust Nare, Onalenna Kelaotswe and Morekolodi Kokole and stole a cellphone valued at P285, belonging to Tuelo Zhola at Block One location, Francistown, on November 9.

Police revealed that the accused allegedly threatened to stab Zhola with a knife.  The accused have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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