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Pini Bothoko
  • BPS slams attacks on on-duty cops

    Last week alone, three officers were reportedly attacked in separate incidents after suspects resisted arrest.Speaking on the matter, BPS spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Near Bagali pleaded with the public to allow officers to carry out their...

  • MPs demand action on drug, staffing shortages in clinics

    The legislators made their concerns known during a parliamentary session, responding to a ministerial statement presented by the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa.They warned that the persistent drug...

  • Young man fatally stabbed in Taupye, two suspects arrested

    Two suspects have since been arrested in connection with the incident.The unpleasant discovery was made by a 64-year-old male passerby, who reported the matter to the police after spotting the lifeless body of the young man on the roadside.Police...

  • PAC warns unaccredited courses threaten economy

    As a result, the Parliamentary oversight body warned that the situation could undermine the country’s economy. During their Wednesday session with the Ministry of Higher Education, PAC members pressed the Permanent Secretary, Professor Nelson...

  • Law society slams banks for bond registrations hoarding

    According to the society’s notice dated July 16th 2025, several financial institutions are compelling property buyers seeking mortgage financing to use the bank’s panel attorneys not only for bond registration which secures the bank’s interest...

  • Police urge caution over public holidays

    With the President’s Day celebrations upon us, Mmegi engaged the Botswana Police Service Traffic Director, Senior Assistant Commissioner Pilane Sibigi, about their readiness and expectations on the roads. He raised concerns about the surge in road...

  • Greater Gaborone Honda Fit thefts surge, owners warned

    The warning comes after yet another Honda Fit was stolen last weekend, adding to a growing list of similar cases in which the stolen cars are rarely recovered.According to the police, thieves are believed to be operating in a well-organised syndicate...

  • BOSETU vows to push teachers' 26-day pay model

    The motion, which was debated last week after it was tabled by Maun West Member of Parliament, Caterpillar Hikuama, sought to align teachers’ pay with the demands of their profession, including extended working hours and responsibilities beyond the...

  • Ramotswa police hunt for rape suspect

    According to No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, following a night out around the village’s entertainment spots.“The victim and the suspect, along...

  • Suspected goat theft syndicate terrorises Serowe area

    Cops suspect a group targeting goats in the area were involved in the latest case which is currently under investigation.The current case involves theft of 12 goats from Sesoma Lands, located on the outskirts of Serowe.According to Serowe Police...

  • Ramotswa dagga bust nets two, P200K in drugs

    The suspects, aged 33 and 42, are both residents of the same village.According to Ramotswa Police Station commander, Superintendent James Moikwathai, the two were found in possession of six large bags containing more than 200 parcels of the suspected...

  • Teen passenger dies in A1 crash

    The single-vehicle accident occurred around 9:30pm and involved a Honda Fit that was reportedly southbound from the northern part of the country.Palapye Police Station assistant commander, Assistant Superintendent Goletwa Kethamile, confirmed the...

  • Botswana, Namibia intensify cross border operations

    The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and the Namibian Defence force (NDF) are conducting the ongoing initiative through a joint cross-border operation known as Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) campaign.The campaign, birthed through the framework of the...

  • Rethink death penalty amidst rising GBV, urges Boko

    Speaking at a kgotla meeting held in Tutume recently, Boko said that whilst Botswana has practiced capital punishment for years, crime levels – especially GBV – continue to escalate, suggesting that harsh penalties alone are not a solution.“We...

  • Police probe arson, attempted murder in Mahalapye dispute

    According to Mahalapye Central Police Station commander, Superintendent Meshack Ranku, the incident involves a 35-year-old woman from Bokaa ward who currently resides in one of the government houses at Xhosa 2.The suspect, a 34-year-old man also from...

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