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The figures were revealed by Botswana Police Service (BPS) officials who stated that a total of 63,976 people applied to own a legal firearm. Deputy Commissioner (Support Services), Stephen Tsheko, explained during the 2026 arms raffle draw this week...

They warned that shortages of medicines, ambulances and water in some areas could put more lives at risk.The concerns were raised last week when Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise briefed Parliament on government’s preparedness for the...

They argued its recognition would help dismantle long-standing barriers faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens. The motion was tabled by Kgatleng Central MP, Mpho Morolong, who argued that language is more than a means of communication, but a...

Ramotswa Police Station assistant commander, Assistant Superintendent Otlaadisa Mogotsi, said the number of suspects involved was not yet known.According to Mogotsi, the employees told police investigators that the suspects were armed with knives and...

It is alleged the incident occurred at the suspect’s residence in the village following a fight between the couple at night.The couple, who are believed to have a one-year-four-month-old child together, allegedly got into an argument before the...

The incident reportedly occurred after the couple had a misunderstanding that led to a fight. According to police, the woman told investigators that she and her partner, 65, fought before going to sleep.New Letlhakane Police Station commander,...

The deceased, who was reportedly living alone, was trapped inside his two-roomed house when the fire broke out at around 2:30pm. His belongings were all destroyed in the blaze. Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, confirmed...

Law enforcement officers say the fatal accident occurred at around 1am opposite Optimum Health Clinic in the Main Mall, Gaborone. Central Police Station Traffic Officer and Assistant Superintendent Chairman Nfakose said the deceased’s age had not...

The reality came after Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, warned Parliament that government cannot afford to clear the country’s land allocation waiting list within the next three years. He was responding to a motion tabled by...

No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, said the traffic lights were operational at the time of the crash, raising suspicion that one of the drivers may have failed to obey the traffic signals.“It was a truck, even though...

The duo were allegedly hit by vehicles whilst attempting to cross the road.Police say the incidents occurred at Ledumadumane and Ralekgatshwane lands, with both pedestrians reportedly hit by Toyota Hilux vehicles.In the first incident, an...

The incident occurred whilst the three men were reportedly socialising and drinking alcohol at the entertainment spot, leaving one of the victims hospitalised in critical condition. According to Gantsi Police Station commander, Superintendent...

The senior Botswana Defence Force (BDF) officer reportedly sought medical attention at the Mogoditshane BDF Clinic on Saturday, where the matter was reported to the police at around 5am.He was subsequently transferred to Bokamoso Private Hospital,...

The victime was found naked and motionless outside Kanana Depot last week, law enforcement officers said. The suspects, all from Sefophe village, are alleged to have met the deceased, a resident of Malatsi ward, as she was walking home whilst...

Principal Magistrate Tshoganetso Atlamelang handed down the sentence last week after convicting Tebogo Morapedi for raping and robbing a 20-year-old woman in Mahalapye.The court heard that in the early hours of September 12, 2024, at around 2 am,...