Smash And Grab Thief Dies On 'Duty'

A running alleged thief died after he was hit by a car at the Central Business District (CBD), on Saturday.

It is alleged that the young man aged between 22 and 30 years snatched something from unsuspecting victims around the Square Mart Supermarket, and whilst trying to escape, he got instant karma when he was hit by a speeding car coming from SADC traffic lights.

The place is one of the hot spots for traffic crimes, always dotted with groups of young men loitering by the roadside waiting for cars, especially those driven by women, with the intention of snatching their valuables. These thugs are known to terrorize the city of Gaborone, and keeping the police on their toes.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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