Senator Jefferson graces Nchindo charge sheet

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The embattled United States Senator, William Jefferson has turned up in the charge sheet brought by the prosecution against former Debswana chief executive, Louis Nchindo and other senior members of the company.

Jefferson, who late last year was served with a 95 page long indictment by the US department of justice on a wide range of criminal charges relating to his various trips to Africa, visited Botswana a few years ago on two occasions. Late last year, the media raised questions about Jefferson's trip to Botswana.

The first time, in 2001, he came at the invitation of the Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) at the cost of US$20, 753.33 (P128, 878.17 at current exchange rate).

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