Zim father guilty of child neglect, ill-treatment

Gaborone Bus Rank. FILE PIC
Gaborone Bus Rank. FILE PIC

The Village Magistrate’s Court has convicted Zimbabwean man, Esrom Maxi Tiweti of neglecting and ill-treating his 12-year-old daughter.

The 52-year-old was charged with two counts of neglect and ill-treatment of children under section 56 (1) as read with sub section 2d of the Children’s Act.

He was convicted for unlawfully remaining in the country without permit for a period exceeding 90 days after his visitors permit expired on September 11, 2015 to January 6, 2018 when he was arrested.  

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

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...

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