According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP, Moagi stands accused of turning public office into private gain after allegedly demanding millions from the energy company in exchange for licences meant to be issued in the public interest. In the particulars of offence, the DPP alleges that Moagi, “being a Minister of the State, therefore a public officer,” corruptly accepted a staggering P4, 706, 000 from New Energy Company (Pty) Ltd through intermediaries and associated companies. For years, we have rightly celebrated our world-class HIV response.
The PMTCT programme has been its crown jewel, ensuring HIV-positive mothers could safely nurture their newborns without fear of transmission. Now, a leaked memo exposes a terrifying reality that the lifeline has been frayed to breaking point. A key warehouse in Francistown stands empty, and access is being rationed. Official reassurances about expected consignments ring hollow to…
