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Pini Bothoko
  • BDF sheds off bad boy tag for Mogae

    But this past week, during the funeral and burial proceedings of former President, Festus Mogae the BDF reminded the nation of another side of the institution one rooted in professionalism, discipline, patriotism and honour.From the moment the death...

  • Palapye police probe rape of 11-year-old girl

    Police received the report on Sunday after the victim disclosed what had happened to her neighbours. Confirming that they are investigating the matter, Palapye Police Station assistant commander, Assistant Superintendent Goletwa Kethamile, said they...

  • Kazungula man loses P134k to 'KYC' scammers

    Confirming the incident, Peter Masole (WHO IS HE???) said part of the money was withdrawn on Friday, whilst the remainder was withdrawn on Saturday.Masole said the victim received a phone call from an individual claiming to be from his bank,...

  • Moriti scheme a lifeline for teachers’ families – BTU

    While acknowledging concerns raised by some members regarding consultation and affordability, the union says the scheme reflects its broader vision of evolving beyond traditional labour representation to provide long-term protection against...

  • Woman 'strangled' to death in Molalatau

    The officer then immediately rushed to the crime scene, where they found the woman lying motionless in bed with a rope beside her, he explained.“She did not have any visible injuries, but we suspect that she might have been strangled to death using...

  • Man killed in a hit-and-run

    Confirming the incident, Mahalapye Central Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Malakia Gabana, said police received a report of the matter at around 8pm on Sunday.Gabana said the incident occurred near the Kwape cattle post, about two...

  • Dibete police investigate death incident

    According to police, the deceased had not been seen for some time in the morning, something that forced his farm worker to check on him.The worker reportedly tried to wake him up but received no response. He then opened the tent and found the man...

  • Mogoditshane police investigate teen rape

    He explained that the suspect, a 22-year-old man residing in the same yard as the victim, allegedly destroyed the padlock on the teenager's house to gain entry."The victim's mother working as a vendor had gone out to sell food in front of a...

  • Ministry stops exam over leak allegations

    The Ministry of Higher Education has since halted the writing of the affected examination paper at both Tlokweng College of Education and Serowe College of Education to pave the way for investigations.Confirming the development in an interview, the...

  • Hunt for Ramhago murder suspects 11 months on

    The suspects in the matter have been identified as Fanes Manyewe, a Zimbabwean national, and Adriano Caetano, a Mozambican national, who remain at large nearly 11 months after the incident.On the night of June 5, 2025, the suspects allegedly fled...

  • Reckless driving culture fuels Botswana’s road safety crisis

    Despite continuous efforts by authorities to improve road safety, dangerous driving habits remain widespread, turning roads into deadly spaces and contributing to the increasing number of fatal accidents recorded across the country.What remains...

  • Woman seriously injured in road accident

    According to the Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, the accident happened around 5 am along the Metsimotlhabe–Kopong road. The injured woman was travelling in a Toyota Corolla with two other occupants after...

  • Honda Fit theft leaves Mogoditshane man stranded

    The man had briefly stopped at a local butchery to buy meat. He parked his car outside the shops, but upon returning moments later, he discovered that the vehicle had vanished.Confirming the incident, Mogoditshane Police Station commander,...

  • Siblings perish in road mishap

    According to Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, the accident was reported at around 8 pm. He explained that the children were passengers in a VW Polo that hit a cow, then veered into oncoming traffic and collided...

  • A3 road strikes again killing four, 13 seriously injured

    According to Tutume Station Traffic Officer, Assistant Superintendent Patrick Makoba, the combi was travelling along the A3 road from Maitengwe to Francistown, where it was involved in the crash.Makoba confirmed that the deceased include two women...

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