Mzwinila states under oath that his ordeal began stealtkily without a charge sheet, without a warrant, and without explanation before escalating into what he describes as an all-out campaign of intimidation by investigators. In a detailed answering affidavit now before the court, Mzwinila paints a picture of a man hounded by law-enforcement officials who, he claims, decided he was guilty long before any evidence was tested against him by a competent court of law. He says the investigators have “egregious conduct”, which demonstrates “bad faith litigation” and improper use of coercive statutory powers.
Mzwinila also says the applicant does not approach the court with clean hands. As reported elsewhere in this publication, the country’s school uniform industry is being shaken by widespread smuggling, fronting and deceit.This is not just a business issue, but a direct attack on a national policy designed to build Botswana’s own economy and protect Batswana jobs.We call on the Ministry of Education, the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), the Police and all relevant bodies to take immediate and decisive action to…
