Spy agency boss denies snooping

FRANCISTOWN: The Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS), Isaac Kgosi, allayed fears of Francistown councillors that "no one is spying on them, as the DIS has no capacity to do so".

The councillors said they heard allegations that the recent registration of cellphone simcards was done in order to spy on people of this country.

Kgosi had been called to brief councillors about the DIS mandate, but he said it was not possible for the spy agency to watch every individual.

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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