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De Beers Botswana has made a 100,000 pula ($15,000) donation directly
to the country's High Court, bringing accusations of interference in
the judicial system. The company has also announced plans for further
donations.
The gift comes as De Beers Botswana is immersed in a legal battle
with the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) over the sacking of 461
mine workers who went on strike in 2004.
BMWU secretary-general Jack Tlhagale said the donation should have been made to a ministry and not directly to the High Court.
