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The call was made by Commissioner of Police, Dinah Marathe, while reflecting on festive holidays Operation Pabalesego II 's crime overview recently.Marathe said police observations during the festive holidays revealed worrying trends,...

On December 19, 2025, the government gazetted the Liquor Amendment Regulations, 2025, allowing liquor outlets to operate from 10 am until 6 am the following morning. The regulations were effective from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026, covering...

According to the police, the suspects allegedly smashed the couple’s door with stones before forcefully gaining entry into the house. Once inside, they demanded money and electronic gadgets.No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent...

Mahalapye-Central Assistant Police Station commander, Assistant Superintendent Malakia Gabana, told The Monitor the matter was reported around 9:30am by a 23-year-old passerby. The passerby noticed the man lying motionless in an unfinished room in...

Confirming the incident, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the accident occurred when a truck driver attempted to avoid colliding with a vehicle in front of him.“The truck driver reported that the vehicle...

The young woman was walking home alone from a local bar when she met an unknown man who greeted her and volunteered to accompany her. No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the incident occured around...

It is reported that the teenager was walking home alone from her aunt's place when she met a man who threatened her with a knife.The assailant then dragged her to a nearby bush, and subsequently raped her and fled.Lekgwapheng Police Station...

The young woman was walking home alone from a local bar when she met an unknown man who greeted her and volunteered to accompany her. No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the incident occured around...

This follows an investigation into whether the government of Botswana fulfilled its obligations on appropriate governance and resource allocation in the public health sector. The investigation found that persistent shortages, service delays, inhumane...

Confirming the incident, Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, said the deceased was discovered after his neighbour, who resides in the same yard, became concerned when he did not see him throughout the...

Confirming the incident, Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, said the fatal accident occurred at around 4:45 am along the Palapye–Martin’s Drift road on Saturday.Phuluweni explained that the horse and trailer truck,...

Confirming the incident, Kazungula Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Sefane Mokgethi, said the two were fishing when a crocodile suddenly attacked the man.“The woman was allegedly in possession of a spear, which she used to...

Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, confirmed that police are investigating the fatal accident, which occurred at around 1:20 pm.Letsholathebe said the deceased was hit by a Mercedes-Benz driven by a woman...

According to the report, a total of 285 fatal road crashes were recorded in 2024, down from 301 fatal crashes in 2023, representing a 5.3 percent decrease. Similarly, the number of lives lost on the roads declined by 12.6 percent, from 396 fatalities...

Goodhope Police Station commander, Superintendent Mogogi Mathaba, said the tragedy occurred on Friday following an episode that upset the deceased.According to Mathaba, the deceased had been cleaning the house earlier that day when a disagreement...