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Pini Bothoko
  • Rape, murder accused found hanging

    The deceased was being sought by police after a warrant of arrest was issued against him last Thursday His body was discovered by a passerby around 9:30am and immediately alerted the police. Upon arriving at the scene, officers identified the...

  • Toddler critical after gas delivery truck hit

    It is alleged that the gas delivery vehicle had just finished offloading a gas cylinder when the driver accidentally knocked down the child whilst leaving the yard.No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, explained the...

  • Two arrested over suspected illegal game meat

    According to police, officers acted on a tip-off from members of the public who reported seeing the suspects with suspicious quantities of meat.Following the lead, law enforcement officers then rushed to the scene where they allegedly caught the duo...

  • Elderly couple robbed at farm outside Gantsi

    According to police, the incident was reported on Friday at around 5:30am by the 80-year-old man who was with his wife when the robbery occurred.It is alleged that the couple was asleep when six young men forced their way into the house, assaulted...

  • Pedestrian dies in Block 6 car crash

    The accident occurred at around 6:45am near Block 6 Clinic. The driver of the vehicle reported the incident to the police.Confirming the incident, No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, said the unidentified man was...

  • Two tragic bus crash victims yet to be identified

    Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, said four of the deceased sustained less severe injuries.This, he explained, made it easier for them to be identified, whilst the remaining five suffered extensive injuries,...

  • VDC recruitment outcry reflects Botswana's deepening unemployment crisis

    The recent uproar surrounding how Village Development Committee (VDC) members are recruited has become yet another reminder of the desperation facing thousands of jobless Batswana, particularly young people. Over the past week, social media...

  • Botswana police launches five-year strategy to modernise policing

    The fifth Corporate Development Strategy (CDS V) for the period 2026–2030 was ushered in by Minister of State President and Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa. Speaking at the event, Mohwasa, said the strategy reflects government's commitment...

  • Botswana urged to strengthen drug treatment systems

    This call was made during the opening of a three-day capacity building workshop focused on supporting the implementation of the international standards for treatment of drug use disorders in Botswana this week . The workshop was facilitated by the...

  • High Court acquits two men in 2012 murder, rape case

    The duo, Letsibogo Benny Lubisa and Ohimile Kgosietsile, were discharged and acquitted by Justice Keborapele Moesi after upholding the defence's submissions of no case to answer. According to court documents, the charges stemmed from the death of...

  • BPS tightens security as SA's anti-migrant deadline nears

    Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week, police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that the police service has intensified its security preparations nationwide amid growing concerns that worsening tensions in South Africa...

  • Police face acute manpower shortage ahead of opening of 28 new police stations

    Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that although the completion of the new stations marks a significant milestone in improving policing services across the country, the service lacks...

  • Cowardice attracts death penal for soldiers- PAC told

    This was disclosed by BDF Judge Advocate General, retired Major Abel Motaung, when the BDF appeared before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week.Motaung was responding to a question from PAC Chairperson Taolo Lucas. Lucas had sought...

  • Family's suspicions led to exhumation of Kalamare woman's body

    According to police, the woman allegedly collapsed weeks ago whilst intimate with her 40-year-old boyfriend. Realising that she was no longer responding, the man reportedly rushed to seek assistance from a neighbour before the pair transported her to...

  • Takatokwane police probe 'injury-related death' months after attack

    The deceased was allegedly stabbed during a fight that broke out whilst he and six other young men were playing cards on January 24, 2026.The disagreement reportedly escalated into a physical fight, leaving him with stab wounds to the abdomen and...

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