The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has today pledged to strengthen transparency, independence, and institutional reform, during its first standalone media briefing in Gaborone.
In his keynote address, Director Kgosietsile Ngakaagae stated the Office’s commitment to prosecutorial independence. “All cases, including those involving high-profile individuals, will be pursued without fear or favour,” he said, adding that decisions will be grounded in evidence and the rule of law: “No charges will be brought on the basis of suspicion alone.”
The DPP faces a growing case backlog and resource constraints, with over 200 prosecutors and an average of four resignations per month. To address this, Government has approved 17 additional prosecutorial posts.
On gender-based violence, the DPP has established a specialised sexual violence unit, though GBV is not explicitly defined in the Penal Code. The Director called on the media to support public education to reduce case withdrawals.
The Office also reported that Government has recovered more than P50 million in proceeds of crime, including approximately P17 million linked to the Ecoplexus matter, warning the public against fraudulent schemes.
The briefing underscored the DPP’s commitment to accountability, integrity, and principled prosecution. Deputy Director Mr. Kabo Leinaneng described the event as a milestone, stating: “This reflects a recognition that the media is a partner in the dispensation of justice.”
