State revises Nchindo, Matome charges
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The charges had been re-formulated after last month's death of Nchindo, who was the main accused person in the graft case.
Garvas and Matome now face 10 counts, down from the 35 charges, which were preferred against them before the death of the former Debswana boss and the withdrawal of Jacob Sesinyi who has become a state witness.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...