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Pini Bothoko
  • Stolen meat galore in schools

    The BPS’ spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Dipheko Motube, said unlike the previous weeks, the arrests have relatively reduced and this is being explained by the shortage of meat in the area and the impact is being felt as far as Gaborone.He...

  • Cops on edge over motor vehicle theft

    According to police reports, Toyota RunX, Honda Fit and Mazda Demio car models are amongst the most targeted, with thieves often striking when the vehicles are parked at night.While concrete statistics supporting this trend are not readily available,...

  • Two suspected robbers shot dead

    Motube said the shooting followed an incident which was reported to the police earlier today in which five men allegedly stormed a house at Ledumadumane armed with a pistol and other house breaking implements.He stated that in the process the...

  • Shoshong police arrest suspected drug peddler

    The suspect was apprehended during a routine stop, question, and search operation conducted near a local barber shop. Confirming the incident, Senior Superintendent Nicholas Kadiatla, the No.16 District Officer Commanding, reported that the suspect...

  • Catalytic converter theft plagues Serowe

    This caution comes in the wake of a recent police breakthrough, which led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man from Tumasera.The suspect was found in possession of a catalytic converter and what appeared to be tools used for breaking into vehicles...

  • Sekobidi man commits suicide

    This unfortunate event unfolded in the Sekobidi cattle post on the outskirts of Mokoswane village on Thursday. No.16 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Nicholas Kadiatla provided details regarding the incident.The deceased, a native...

  • Mahalapye woman attacked, raped in her sleep

    In the early hours of Saturday morning, the victim was subjected to a horrifying ordeal when an intruder forcibly entered her home, attacked her and raped her. The incident transpired at approximately 12:15am within the victim's residence and was...

  • Kgomokhumo exposes rampant cattle rustling

    The Botswana Police Service (BPS)’s anti-stock theft operation dubbed Kgomo Khumo, has invaded Palapye and Mahalapye areas and its presence is evident as butcheries are dry with no meat, a clear indication that indeed most businesses rely on stolen...

  • Female soldier commits suicide

    The soldier of the rank of Private was found hanging lifeless from her house rafters. Investigations into the matter are ongoing to establish circumstances surrounding her death.Officer Commanding, District No. 3 Senior Superintendent, Theriso...

  • Zim man arrested for killing ex-lover

    The 25-year-old man allegedly pounced on the deceased, a fight ensued and he ended up stabbing her with a sharp object.According to Officer Commanding, District No.3 Senior Superintendent Theriso Thatayotlhe, the suspect found the deceased with her...

  • Two pedestrians perish in separate mishaps

    In the first accident, which took place on Saturday afternoon at around 1:00pm along Molepolole Road, near Nando's and opposite SSKB Barracks, a 38-year-old man tragically lost his life when he was struck by an Audi A4 while attempting to cross...

  • Cops plead against bar owners', motorists' loud noise

    Reports suggest that patrons at bars in the village are not only consuming alcohol in public spaces, but are also playing loud music from their vehicles, causing sleepless nights for residents.Tlokweng Police Station commander, Superintendent Unoziba...

  • Police investigate three serious accidents

    On Friday, along the A12 road, a 58-year-old man was seriously injured when he was struck by a Mercedes Benz while attempting to cross the road near Shell Filling Station close to the Mogoditshane kgotla traffic lights at approximately 12:30am.Deputy...

  • Man found dead at The Fields parking lot

    According to the station commander for the police station, Superintendent Amos Solomon, it looks like the man was not feeling well. "He had visited the mall in the company of his daughter who had left him inside the car to grab something from...

  • Maternal death peaked in 2021 – Statistics Botswana

    The report highlighted several key causes behind the increase in maternal deaths, including COVID-19-related fatalities, severe pre-eclampsia at seven percent, and diseases of the circulatory system complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the...

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