Zakhem’s dual roles cause unease
Friday, September 08, 2023 | 370 Views |
Zakhem is a director at Gaborone United (GU) and the chairperson of the Botswana Football League (BFL) board. The investigative team consisted of human resources expert, Leviet Ntwaagae and attorneys, Simon Mmopi and Mboki Chilisa. The investigators submitted their findings two months ago but the BFA has not made the report public as promised.
The commission was established following a leaked audio conversation between Mojaki and referee, Joshua Bondo. In the audio, Bondo appeared to dismiss attempts to influence the outcome of a Premier League match as Mojaki pleaded with him to meet with Zakhem.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...