Special Constable appears on rape charges

FRANCISTOWN: A 26-year-old Botswana Police Service Special Constable appeared before the Francistown Magistrate Court on Monday facing a single count of raping a Zimbabwean woman.

The accused Moithuti Bokowe, who is stationed at Francistown Central Police station, allegedly raped the woman at Monarch location on November 2, 2014.

Appearing for the State, prosecutor Carol Manthe asked Senior Magistrate, Thebeetsile Mulalu, for an extension of time saying investigators were still trying to locate the complainant, whom it is feared could have returned to her native country.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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