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Pini Bothoko
  • Couple robbed at knifepoint in Mogoditshane

    The incident occurred at around 8 pm along the Gaborone-Molepolole road near the Mogoditshane Block 9 turn-off, where the pair had parked the vehicle and were chatting.Confirming the incident, Mogoditshane Acting Police Station Commander,...

  • Missing Ramokgonami man found dead in village pond

    The discovery brought an end to a two-day search for the man, whose disappearance had sparked concern among family members and residents.Following the recovery of the body, rumours circulated within the community suggesting that the deceased may have...

  • Passenger killed in truck collision near Matsitama junction

    Confirming the incident, Tatitown Police Station Commander, Superintendent Oscar Bayani, said police received a report of the accident at around 6:30 am. The accident occurred on the A30 road at Matakana settlement near the Matsitama...

  • Gov’t looks inward for ivory stockpile value as tusks reach 300 tonnes

    The revelation was made by the ministry's Director, Moemi Batshabang, when he appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances this week. Batshabang was responding to concerns raised by the Member of Parliament for...

  • Economic crisis deepens plot allocation delays

    Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Government Assurances, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Mokganedi Mokopasetso, revealed that the current economic crisis is likely to further delay the...

  • Elderly man meets tragic end in freak accident

    According to the Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, the deceased was attempting to start his Toyota Hilux with one leg on the gear whilst the other was partly outside the vehicle.Ramaphoi explained that...

  • Mogoditshane police probe armed robbery

    According to the police, about seven men armed with offensive weapons gained entry into the company's premises at around 3 am after cutting through the electric fence surrounding the property.The suspects reportedly attacked a security officer...

  • Missing Robelela woman found dead

    The woman, who lived at a cattle post on the outskirts of Robelela, was reported missing by her family on Wednesday after she left home intending to travel to Mmadinare Clinic for a check-up and never returned.According to Selebi-Phikwe Police...

  • Mob justice claims another life

    Upon looking through a window, he reportedly saw a man attempting to forcefully open his vehicle and immediately screamed for help. Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, explained that members of the public...

  • Rise in KYC fraud raises Palapye police concerns

    The police suspect criminals may have access to information on their targets' bank balances, or such scams may involve insider information from financial institutions, as most of the victims appear to have substantial amounts of money in their...

  • Skills mismatch drives graduate unemployment – Higher Education Ministry

    Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Government Assurances, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Higher Education, Professor Richard Tabulawa, said that though progress has been made in the tertiary education sector, several...

  • Gov’t to unveil long-overdue digital labour market platform

    The initiative, which is nearing implementation, is expected to address longstanding challenges faced by many citizens who struggle to access job advertisements and employment information due to geographical barriers and limited access to traditional...

  • Nation mourns first Motswana Police Commissioner Hirschfeld

    Hirschfeld, who served the police service for 39 years, passed on early this week. In a statement released late Wednesday, Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, expressed government's profound sadness following...

  • Gabane mob kills alleged thief

    According to the Mogoditshane Acting Police Station commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, police received a report of the incident at around 2 am from Go-Soko Ward in Gabane.Ramaphoi said a 19-year-old young woman was roused from sleep at her...

  • Four arrested in Letlhakane during dagga busts

    The officers say the quantity of the suspected drugs recovered in the two incidents suggests that the suspects may have been involved in drug trafficking.Confirming the arrests, New Letlhakane Police Station commander, Superintendent Unoziba Rari,...

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