It has now been a full year since the suspension of Kweneng Land Board chairman Kganag Kgang, a decision that remains unresolved and continues to attract scrutiny amid widespread criticism of the authorities’ opaque communication. In the wake of his suspension, the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture commissioned Blue Scorpion Consultancy to investigate allegations associated with Kgang’s leadership. Yet, the inquiry itself has become mired in controversy, with persistent doubts cast on its mandate, legal authority, and transparency.
Documents obtained byWeekendPostreveal that Blue Scorpion formally invited Kgang to an investigative interview in June 2025. In a letter dated 18 June, the consultancy stated that it was conducting a probe into claims made against him during his tenure as chairman and member of the Kweneng Land Board. The consultancy explained that the interview was designed to afford Kgang an opportunity to respond to the allegations, clarify contentious issues, and submit supporting evidence.
The meeting was set for 26 June at their Gaborone offices, and Kgang was informed of his right to legal counsel. Nevertheless, Kgang, through his lawyers at Kwapa Attorneys, declined to participate. In a written response dated 20 June, his legal representatives challenged the legitimacy of the process, arguing that Blue Scorpion had failed to demonstrate the authority under which it operated.
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They contended that the invitation neglected to specify in what capacity the consultancy had been appointed, nor did it outline the exact allegations under investigation. The lawyers asserted that procedural fairness was unattainable without full disclosure, emphasizing that their client could not reasonably respond to vague and unspecified charges. In a follow-up letter dated 23 June, Blue Scorpion clarified that it had been formally appointed by the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture on 6 May 2025 to conduct an independent inquiry into allegations of misconduct and governance lapses at the Kweneng Land Board.
The consultancy explained that the investigation arose from multiple complaints and encompassed accusations of abuse of office, improper conduct, undue influence, mismanagement, and violations of governing statutes. Additional claims cited by Blue Scorpion included harassment, intimidation, and behaviour alleged to have fostered a hostile work environment, alongside the reported use of vulgar or threatening language directed at staff, board members, and the public. Blue Scorpion underscored that Kgang’s participation was crucial to ensuring a fair and balanced process, offering to furnish further documentation, including proof of its official appointment.
Despite these assurances, Kgang’s lawyers held firm in their objections, disclosing that they had issued a statutory notice to the Attorney General contesting the legality of his ongoing suspension. They further argued that under the Tribal Land Act of 2018, Kgang would be acting unlawfully by engaging with the consultancy on Land Board matters.
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