28 Aug 2025

A resident of Donga location in Francistown has raised concerns about the delay in executing convicts on death row, questioning why President Advocate Duma Boko has not carried out the sentences.

Commenting during a kgotla meeting addressed by Member of Parliament (MP) for Francistown East Mr Tiroeaone Ntsima on Tuesday, Mr Shingani Matebu expressed his concerns, claiming that there were currently 17 people on death row.

Mr Matebu also questioned the impending establishment of the Constitutional Court, suggesting that it may be intended to block the death penalty.

He asked why President Boko focused on establishing the court while ignoring calls for the execution of those on death row.

In response, Mr Ntsima said he would convey Mr Matebu’s concerns to President Boko. “I will take your concerns to the President,” he said.

Mr Ntsima also informed the residents that an audit had been appointed to investigate allegations of corruption at the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), with the report to be made public.

He also announced plans to table three bills in the coming parliamentary session, including the Liquor Trading Act, the Economic Inclusion Bill, and the Gambling Amendment Bill.

The MP also addressed the shortage of residential plots in the city, expressing hope that the second city would benefit from the 45 000 hectares of land acquired by government from Tati Company.

He further announced that he had agreed with all ward development committees in the constituency to channel funding from the Constituency Community Project programme toward a comprehensive street lighting project. ENDS