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Botswana is increasingly confronted by disturbing news headlines of murder, rape, domestic violence and other violent crimes, raising questions about the country’s social fabric and the effectiveness of interventions aimed at protecting citizens. A...

Zimbabwean nationals top the list with 2,947 people granted citizenship, whilst South Africans rank second at 1,327. Indian nationals follow with 320, whilst 209 Zambian nationals have also acquired Botswana citizenship during the period under...

The charge comes after the accused allegedly hit his 23-year-old girlfriend on the head with a quart bottle following a quarrel. According to police, the incident occurred around 3am on Saturday after the couple left an entertainment spot. Thamaga...

The accident occurred Saturday night around 10:40pm near Matsuke lands, about 20 kilometres from Molepolole. Lekgwapheng Police Station commander, Superintendent Mothosera Busang said both victims were drivers of the vehicles involved in the fatal...

The incident occurred on Saturday night after the suspect, the victim, and the woman had reportedly spent the night drinking alcohol at a bar in Leshibitse village. Dibete Police Station commander, Superintendent Modisana Seleka, said both men work...

The eloper, 37, was reportedly assaulted by members of the community who suspected him of being a thief after he allegedly entered a yard at Lephaleng ward at around 9pm recently. According to the police, the man knocked on the door of a house, but...

Following the service hike, the union has accused the administration of worsening the financial struggles of ordinary Batswana through rising taxes and levies. The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs announced the revised fees last week, increasing...

The group, aptly dubbed the BDF Legends, took revellers down memory lane with a six-song performance that showcased their musical prowess, chemistry and enduring passion for music. The concert, held at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) Auditorium in...

Addressing graduates of the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at the 44th University of Botswana (UB) graduation ceremony, Lahri said the nation could no longer rely predominantly on finite natural resources to sustain its...

This follows a recent engagement between Ombudsman Advocate Stephen Tiroyakgosi, accompanied by Chief Legal Investigator Lebogang Mosarwana, and Commissioner of Prisons Anthony Mokento and his senior management team. During the meeting, Tiroyakgosi...

Police in the area have since starting investigating the accident, which occurred at around 5:30pm on Saturday. Rakops Police Station assistant commander, Assistant Superintendent Herame Maitseo, said preliminary investigations suggest that the Land...

The incident occurred at Ntsono Ward at the same village, where the siblings reportedly got into a heated argument after the older sister demanded repayment of money allegedly owed to her by her 30-year-old younger brother. Molepolole Police Station...

The body was discovered on October 22, 2026, near Ntsweng ZCC, but police have so far been unable to locate the deceased's family despite efforts to establish his identity. Molepolole Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent...

The gathering, held at Majestic Five Hotel in Palapye under the theme 'Striving for Agility and High Performance', brought together various stakeholders. They included councillors, dikgosi, heads of departments and others who convened to...

BDF Director of Protocol and Public Affairs, Colonel Fana Maswabi, confirmed the death but did not disclose the circumstances surrounding the incident. “The Botswana Defence Force regrets to inform members of the public of the unfortunate death of...