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Pini Bothoko
  • Operation Kgomo-Khumo family arrest grips Lerala

    The trio stood accused after being caught red-handed with meat from two suspected stolen cattle. Arrested by the police on October 17, 2023, at their Lerala residence after being found in possession of carcasses of bovines, Ogaufi Gareope, 63, his...

  • Goodhope police investigate rape incident

    The police have shared that the pair met at the club, had a chat, and ended up pairing off for drinks. According to Goodhope’s acting police station commander, Assistant Superintendent Bigani Ntindi, the pair later proceeded to the victim’s home...

  • Police want suspects in stock theft

    Machaneng Police Station commander, Superintendent Gagopale Gaselarona said the unknown suspects are harassing farmers as they trespass into their farms and trap their livestock. “They trap people’s livestock and later when they find them trapped...

  • Woman dies in Partial road mishap

    The fatal collision involved a Toyota Corolla she was driving and a Golf GTI. Broadhurst traffic officer, Assistant Superintendent Matlhogonolo Baraedi said the accident took place at around 12:55am."The deceased died on the spot after her...

  • The rot in the examinations system

    The exams leak scandal Few days ago, information circulated on social media that a Science Double award Paper 3, which was written on October 5, 2023 and English paper 1 that was scheduled for October 16, 2023, had been leaked.In total, it was then...

  • Botswana registers 5, 000 defilement cases in two years

    The staggering statistics were revealed at a press briefing today by Deputy Director for Botswana Police Gender and Child Protection Branch, Assistant Commissioner Gontlafetse Segolodi who also highlighted that incidents of violence against children...

  • Man dies after falling into a trench

    The deceased's lifeless body was found by a passerby yesterday morning inside the trench who later reported the incident to the police. Police have since ruled out foul play stating that the deceased was reportedly seen walking out of a local bar...

  • BOSETU calls for BEC CEO’s resignation

    The call for the CEO’s resignation follows a recent scandal where some Botswana General Certificate Secondary Education (BGCSE) examination papers were leaked before their scheduled sitting, an issue which has questioned the credibility of the BEC...

  • Lentsweletau man fatally stabs girlfriend

    The police were alerted of the situation at around 8pm, prompting ongoing investigations to uncover the reasons behind the altercation between the couple that escalated into a violent confrontation.Molepolole Police Station commander, Superintendent...

  • Senior police officer commits suicide

    While the Botswana Police Service's Deputy Public Relations Officer, Senior Superintendent Near Bagali, stated that they are still investigating the matter to understand the reasons behind the senior officer's suicide, social media reports...

  • Police probe alleged thief's death after Molepolole attack

    The Monitor learnt that the victim, described as a 'habitual thief,' was caught red-handed in the act of stealing, prompting the furious mob to take justice into their own hands, leaving him lifeless in the street.Molepolole Police Station...

  • Mogoditshane cops to curb pedestrian deaths, home invasions

    The frequency of pedestrian accidents has been a cause for concern, with Mogoditshane police recording one to two cases every week. Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Boemo Bok expressed worry about the surge in pedestrian deaths...

  • Exam papers leaker identified, faces up to half a million fine

    This revelation came during a press conference at the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) on Friday, where the Minister of Education and Skills Development, Douglas Letsholathebe addressed the ongoing investigation.Although he did not disclose the...

  • Victory for military nurses

    In his judgment, Justice Moroka explained that terminating the exercise without giving the military nurses an opportunity to be heard was unlawful, therefore rendering it null and void. "The termination of the de-linking policy without giving...

  • Exams leakage compels two week postponement

    The BGCSE will now resume on October 30, 2023 and according to the minister, the decision is to allow Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) to carry out further investigations over the leaked examinations papers.Speaking at a press briefing this...

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