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Ramotswa Police Station commander, Superintendent James Moikwathai, confirmed to The Monitor that they are investigating the incident.He said the child was inside the house with his three-year-old brother when the fire broke out but the younger...

Visiting my home village recently, I was moved by the initiative and noted it could spread across the country.Whilst generally the Setswana proverb 'Matlo go sha mabapi' (loosely translated to encourage neighbourliness) has been on a downward...

The campaign, held from May 2 to 3, 2025, focused on pedestrian safety in high-risk zones such as busy intersections, high-traffic corridors, and popular night spots along the A12 Road in Molepolole.The initiative was intended to promote safe...

The man, who was driving a Honda Fit, was stopped by police officers conducting routine patrols at around 4am. Upon being questioned, he reportedly failed to account for the presence of the goat inside his vehicle.Mogoditshane Police Station...

According to Mahalapye Central Police Station's acting commander, Superintendent Moatlhodi Onalenna, the young man, along with two friends, reportedly jumped in front of an approaching taxi. The incident occurred around 3am shortly after the cab...

Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe said the accident occurred around 6:30am.He added that following the accident, the Zimbabwean victim who is also an illegal immigrant, was taken to Princess Marina Hospital...

Mahalapye Central Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Moatlhodi Onalenna, said the incident occurred after the woman had a heated argument with her partner at her home.On the fateful night, the boyfriend, accompanied by two friends had...

Every weekend, clinics and hospitals are overwhelmed by patients with life-threatening wounds as the country grapples with an emerging knife culture, especially among young adults. In the past, the police revealed that knife crime, particularly among...

The incident occurred on Saturday at 1:45am. It is alleged that on Friday the suspect and his 29-year-old girlfriend had a misunderstanding and that night she decided not to sleep at her home.Machaneng Police Station commander, Superintendent George...

The family had come together to celebrate, prepared traditional food and beer for the occasion. However, the mood quickly turned sour when an altercation broke out between the nephew and his uncle. Though the exact cause of the conflict remains...

The victim had just disembarked from a combi and was attempting to cross the road facing towards the village when he was hit by a speeding Mercedes Benz.No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae said the accident was...

According to No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae, the incident occurred over the Good Friday holiday when the elderly woman agreed to meet the so-called prophet for prayers.The two travelled to a hill in Mmopane,...

Station commander for Machaneng Police, Superintendent George Mabuta said despite continued efforts to raise public awareness, people persist in unlawfully entering private farms to hunt wild animals without the consent of farm owners."This year...

During a recent kgotla meeting in Kgagodi village, Boko urged women to be mindful of the words they use when communicating with men. President Boko, who once said that Botswana is a violent nation, warned that verbal provocation often contributes to...

Botswana Police Service Traffic Director Pilane Sibigi has expressed a concern over the increase in road accidents during holiday periods especially Easter holidays where people travel in large groups.“Road fatalities remain one of the country’s...