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Moagi

2026-06-162026-06-24
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  1. June 2026

  2. Mmegi

    … In the second case, Moagi faces two counts of corruption and money laundering.During cross-examination of the Investigating Officer (IO) Ngiye Ngiye, defence attorney Tengo Rubadiri pressed on what he described as inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. …

    Moagi questions State's selective prosecution

  3. Mmegi

    … In the second case, Moagi faces two counts of corruption and money laundering. As the trial for the charge commenced this week, Matlhogonolo Samuel, the deputy director responsible for prospecting and licensing in the Department of Mines, appeared before Regional Magistrates as t …

    Former subordinate takes stand against Moagi

  4. Mmegi

    … In the second case, Moagi faces two counts of corruption and money laundering.With respect to the first charge, Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) investigator, Ngiye Ngiye, took the witness stand yesterday.

    Moagi-linked card allegedly exposes P4.7 m scandal
Politics

Former minister Moagi denies selective prosecution in corruption case

The News

Former minister Moagi faces charges of accepting P4.7 million from New Energy Company via Wisecreatives Investments in exchange for issuing prospecting licences in Gantsi, Tsabong, and Tutume. During cross-examination, his defence attorney questioned inconsistencies in the prosecution's decision-making process.

Why it matters

High-profile corruption case against former minister continues with cross-examination raising questions about prosecution consistency.

22 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Monday 22 June

  1. Former minister Moagi denies selective prosecution in corruption case

    Former minister Moagi faces charges of accepting P4.7 million from New Energy Company via Wisecreatives Investments in exchange for issuing prospecting licences in Gantsi, Tsabong, and Tutume. During cross-examination, his defence attorney questioned inconsistencies in the prosecution's decision-making process.

    22 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Friday 19 June

  1. Deputy mines director testifies against former legislator Moagi

    Prosecutors allege that former Gamalete legislator Moagi accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company Pty Ltd in April 2024 in exchange for issuing prospecting licenses in Gantsi, Tsabong, and Tutume. The deputy director of prospecting and licensing in the Department of Mines testified as a state witness, detailing how New Energy's applications moved through the department before reaching Moagi for final approval.

    19 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Former minister charged over P4.7 million alleged corruption

    Prosecutors allege that former Minister Moagi accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company Pty Ltd via Wisecreatives Investments in April 2024 as a reward for issuing prospecting licences in Gantsi, Tsabong, and Tutume. Moagi faces two counts of corruption and money laundering in the case.

    16 June 2026 · Mmegi →

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