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The call was made during a debate on the speech delivered recently by the Assistant Minister of State President Maipelo Mophuting, on governance, peace, and security.Legislators noted that the new administration, which marked 100 days in office last...

The robbers, who reportedly threatened the workers with what appeared to be a firearm and sharp objects, tied the attendants’ hands and legs using shoelaces before raiding the premises.Sojwe Police Station commander, Superintendent Busang Malope,...

“Other guests who were present at the event attempted to rescue him, but unfortunately, it was already too late,” Palapye Central Police Station commander, Superintendent Tiro Kgang, said.He added that upon arrival at the scene, his officers...

He explained that the deceased was travelling as a passenger at the back of a Toyota Hilux when he reportedly fell off the vehicle whilst it was in motion.Following the incident, the victim was rushed to Kang Primary Hospital, where he was certified...

Southern Divisional Traffic Officer, Assistant Commissioner Boiki Mojalemotho told The Monitor that investigations into the exact cause of the accident are underway.“Preliminary information suggests the elderly driver lost control of the vehicle...

Speaking during the change-of-command ceremony at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) yesterday, Mophuting outlined five strategic priorities that he said will chart the course of the BDF’s future and reposition the military in line with Botswana’s...

Presenting before Parliament this week, Chombo said that despite Botswana’s progress over the years, high youth unemployment, gender-based violence (GBV), and systemic barriers to women’s empowerment continue to threaten social stability and...

AP is becoming a refuge for reform-minded former BDP members seeking a new political home where integrity and progress take precedence over factionalism. After struggling for years to attract numbers, AP is gaining attraction and carving its own...

This development has raised eyebrows within political circles, as it contradicts earlier perceptions that, despite the BPF’s withdrawal from the UDC coalition, the two parties still maintained a cordial working relationship.In the months following...

Delivering judgment recently, Justice Masilo Mathaka ruled that the 11-year delay in bringing Kabelo Kingsly Thadia to trial was unjustified and prejudicial, saying it amounted to a violation of the fair trial guarantees enshrined in Section 10(11)...

The matter was reported by a 38-year-old man from Xhosa 1 ward, Mahalapye, recently, after discovering that his goats had gone missing.Confirming the incident, Mahalapye Central Police Station commander, Superintendent Meshack Ranku, said the four...

The matter came to light after the teenager’s mother reported to the police on Friday that her daughter was in a relationship with an older man, and she had recently discovered that the girl was pregnant.According to Mogoditshane Police Station...

The duo, a man aged 50 and a woman aged 26, were arrested on Saturday during a routine search at the border.Martin’s Drift Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Uyapo Koketso explained that during the search, substances...

According to Maun acting Police Station Commander, Assistant Superintendent Moutwatsi Ikobeng, the incident came to light after the victim’s 27-year-old sister suspected that her younger sibling was involved with the man. She decided to follow the...

Confirming the incident, Maun Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Moutwatsi Ikobeng, said the accident occurred around 2pm between Komana and Maun.“It appears that the driver of a Honda Fit, a 38-year-old man, lost control of...