Sebina arson accused wants charges dropped

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FRANCISTOWN: A Zimbabwe man charged with two counts of arson has pleaded with the court to dismiss the charges against him. He maintains his innocence saying that he did not commit the offences that he is alleged to have committed in August last year.

Appearing briefly before Senior Magistrate Thebeetsile Mulalu for continuation of trial yesterday, Mcgini Ncube, absolved himself saying that he has spent a lot of time in prison. He complained that the case is progressing at a snail’s pace.

Ncube said that Mandla Simon, who was holding fort for substantive prosecutor Thapelo Mafishane, was said to be attending another case in Serowe.

Editor's Comment
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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