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Butterfly case: Former president Ian Khama & Bridgette Motsepe to sue the Botswana govt.
Allegations of funding terrorism have been the talk of Southern Africa, for many months. The so-called ‘Butterfly” case continues, where Botswana intelligence agent Welheminah Maswabi is accused of laundering $10 billion, with former President Ian Khama and South African businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Uyapo Ndadi, Managing Partner at Ndadi Law Firm. He is the lawyer for Welheminah Maswabi.
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:40:18 GMT
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- The 'flies and lies' investigative report exposes the lack of credible evidence in the 'Butterfly' case, challenging the allegations against former President Ian Khama, Bridgette Motsepe, and Welheminah Maswabi.
- The case, which surfaced around the time of general elections last year, has stalled with the state failing to make progress or present compelling evidence against Maswabi.
- The motivations behind the case are unclear, with suggestions of political motives influencing the legal battle, leading to concerns of a miscarriage of justice and undue hardship on the defendants.
Allegations of funding terrorism have sent shockwaves through Southern Africa as the so-called 'Butterfly' case unfolds. The case involves former Botswana President Ian Khama, South African businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe, and Botswana intelligence agent Welheminah Maswabi, who is accused of laundering $10 billion. The recent 'flies and lies' investigative report sheds new light on the case, revealing that the allegations lack credible evidence and may have been politically motivated. Uyapo Ndadi, Managing Partner at Ndadi Law Firm and lawyer for Welheminah Maswabi, shared insights during a recent interview on CNBC Africa. Ndadi expressed that the report vindicated their earlier findings, indicating that the case was built on shaky grounds. He highlighted that the case failed to progress since last year, with the state yet to present compelling evidence. The motivations behind the case remain murky, with speculations of political agendas surrounding it. As the legal battle continues, questions loom over the future of the 'Butterfly' case and the implications for all parties involved.
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