Two Zimbabwean illegal miners plead guilty

The duo was arraigned before the Francistown Magistrate's Court today (Tuesday).

According to court documents, on counts one and two respectively, Sibanda and Mlalazi unlawfully entered Botswana through an ungazetted point of entry and stayed on dates unknown to the prosecution at or near Matsiloje village in the Northern Administration District of the Republic of Botswana. On the third count, both Sibanda and Mlalazi on or about January 12, 2025, at or around 11:50am at or near Lewis Alberts Farm in Matsiloje village, acting jointly with the common purpose being persons authorised, licensed, or exempted under this act, were found mining at the said farm.