In the appeal concerning charges of corruption and money laundering against the former Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), Carter Morupisi, retired South African Constitutional Court Judge Bess Nkabinde scrutinized the sentencing decision rendered by High Court Judge Chris Gabanagae. This critical examination followed submissions by Morupisi’s counsel, Obonye Jonas, who argued that the principles of sentencing were adhered to without error, and that the judge a quo correctly applied the Court of Appeal’s precedents...

The defamation case involving the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) against social media influencer Setlhomo Raymond Tshwanelang is currently being presided over by Justice Michael Leburu. Tshwanelang has been actively alleging corruption and abuse of office by CEDA’s Chief Executive Officer, Thabo Thamane, CEDA ambassador Sonny Serite, and members of the CEDA board. This week, the parties appeared before the honorable judge pursuant to an order issued on November 13, 2024. This order obligates Tshwanelang...

Before Chief Justice (CJ) Terrance Rannowane lies a response from Justice Dr. Zeinub Kebonang to a complaint filed by Bookbinder Business Law on behalf of First National Bank Botswana (FNBB). This complaint pertains to an ongoing legal battle between FNBB and former Tati East Member of Parliament, Guma Moyo, as well as his business, United Refinery Pty (Ltd), which is currently under judicial management. According to court records, FNBB intends to auction two properties located...