The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has appealed against the acquittal of former Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Lefoko Moagi, following his discharge in a P4.7 million corruption case.
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed an appeal challenging the acquittal of former Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Lefoko Moagi, who was discharged by a magistrate in a corruption case involving P4.7 million.
In a statement dated November 5, 2026, the DPP confirmed that it had lodged an appeal against the judgment delivered by Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate on October 29, 2026.
Moagi was acquitted and discharged after the court ruled that he had no case to answer in the corruption matter involving P4.7 million.
However, following a comprehensive review of the judgment and the record of proceedings, the prosecution has concluded that the magistrate erred in interpreting and applying the relevant legal principles.
The DPP said its decision to appeal was informed by what it considered to be errors in the magistrate’s assessment and application of the law.
“The DPP has determined that the Learned Magistrate erred in his interpretation and application of applicable principles of law and has therefore appealed the court ruling,” the statement reads.
The prosecution’s appeal now challenges the decision that effectively brought the case against the former minister to an end at the magistrates’ court level.
The DPP further confirmed that both Moagi and his attorney had been served with the necessary court process, formally notifying them of the appeal.
The development marks a new twist in the high-profile corruption matter, with the appellate process expected to provide an opportunity for the court to consider the prosecution’s concerns regarding the original ruling.
The DPP has not provided further details on the specific grounds of appeal or indicated when the matter will be heard.
The appeal follows the October 29 ruling in which Gaborone Regional Magistrate, Mareledi Dipate acquitted and discharged Moagi after finding that the prosecution had failed to establish a case requiring him to enter his defence.
