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DIS Director General, Magosi Gets Contract Extension

Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Brigadier Peter Magosi, has reportedly been granted an extension to his contract by President Duma Boko.  This is despite Magosi having previously told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that he would leave office when his...

Vice President Gaolathe’s Shadow Travels Causing Confusion At OP

Prince Maele’s brief and unexpected exit from the Office of the ‘Acting’ President has exposed confusion within government over Vice-President Ndaba Gaolathe’s travel movements.  Having publicly thanked President Duma Boko for appointing him Acting President from September 18 to September 26, Maele appeared to expect...
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DIS Director General, Magosi Gets Contract Extension

Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Brigadier Peter Magosi, has...

Vice President Gaolathe’s Shadow Travels Causing Confusion At OP

Prince Maele’s brief and unexpected exit from the Office of the ‘Acting’ President has...

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