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Police said the crash occurred around 7:30am along the Mahalapye–Bonwapitse road.The vehicle was carrying four occupants at the time, with the driver and one passenger seated in the front, while two others were travelling in the back.Mahalapye...

Delivering judgment on extenuation and sentencing in Makwatse versus State, Kebonang emphasised that intoxication or emotional distress cannot be used to justify taking another person’s life, particularly in circumstances where the accused had time...

BPS Commissioner, Dinah Marathe emphasised that the success of the historic event depends not only on law enforcement agencies but also on the cooperation of the public, business community, and all stakeholders. She also urged Batswana to remain...

According to police, the incident was reported at around 2 am.Confirming the matter, Lekgwapheng Police Station commander, Superintendent Mothosera Busang, said four armed men, in possession of metal rods, attacked the Chinese nationals, assaulting...

Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, told The Monitor that the police received a report of the accident at around 10 am.Ramaphoi explained that a Toyota Hilux, driven by a 23-year-old man, lost...

Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, revealed that from January to March last year, the station recorded 38 rape cases, compared to 26 cases during the same period this year, a drop of 12 cases.Similarly, defilement cases...

According to police, the incident was reported at around 6:30 am. Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased had been sleeping inside his vehicle, which was parked within the bar premises, when the fatality occurred.Mogoditshane Police...

Confirming the incident, Woodhall Police Station commander, Superintendent Goitsemang Sekgabo, said the matter was reported by a 45-year-old woman who heard a baby crying late Saturday night.“The complainant reported that whilst asleep at around...

Addressing a series of kgotla meetings across villages such as Mathangwane, Natale, Chadibe, Mandunyane and Serule, the Chairperson consistently emphasised that meaningful progress will depend on unity, hard work and a deliberate shift towards...

The incident occurred on March 8, 2026, when the now-deceased sustained severe head injuries and was hospitalised. He had reportedly been in and out of the hospital since the assault before succumbing to his injuries on Friday at Nyangabgwe Referral...

The quartet, aged 33, 34, 36, and 53, were arrested on the outskirts of Flower Town whilst in the process of slaughtering the animal.Police say the act was carried out despite clear national restrictions prohibiting the slaughter of cloven-hoofed...

The young man was a passenger in a Toyota Wish that had stopped in traffic ahead of the checkpoint when it was hit from behind by a speeding Nissan NP300.The impact forced the Toyota Wish into another vehicle, a combi transporting students. Dibete...

According to Broadhurst Traffic Officer, Assistant Superintendent Matlhogonolo Baraedi, police received a report of the incident at around 1 am. The deceased was the sole occupant of the vehicle at the time of the accident.Preliminary investigations...

Zilwa recently visited Botswana as part of her growing outreach, engaging learners and sharing her message of discipline, resilience, and self-belief. Her journey began early when she launched the Future Global Leaders Club, a platform that...

Parliament this week unanimously approved the policy and its implementation plan, marking what the government describes as a significant step towards advancing youth development, inclusion and empowerment. However, MPs across the political divide...