�We are not executive minded Judges�

We have another heavy session before us, with fifty four appeals enrolled, of which only ten are criminal appeals, and many of the civil matters are complex with weighty records of proceedings. So I will not detain you long with these remarks. I express my gratitude to Justices Walia and Leburu whom the Chief Justice has kindly released to assist us during this session, so that where necessary three panels may sit simultaneously.

On behalf of all the Justices of Appeal, I would like to extend our condolences to the families of two of our former colleagues of the Court, who passed away in the course of 2016. They were Lord Coulsfield, who served from 2005 until 2009, and the Honourable Elijah Legwaila, who joined the Court in December 2011, and retired on account of his failing health in December 2015.  Their services to Botswana, and to this Court are greatly appreciated.