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Pini Bothoko
  • Gantsi siblings caught with elephant tusk

    Gantsi Police Station commander, Superintendent Motlamedi George, said the suspects have been charged with unlawful possession of ivory, contrary to Botswana's wildlife conservation laws.He explained that the two are currently in police custody...

  • All nine Lechana Bus crash victims laid to rest

    All the victims were Batswana and they comprised three males and six females with the youngest being a six-month-old infant, making the tragedy even more devastating for the affected families.The fatal accident occurred on Sunday night when a...

  • A1: Botswana’s ‘bloodbath’ highway

    Every week, the country’s busiest road records serious accidents that leave families mourning the loss of their loved ones. The crashes that are normally as a result of overspeeding, dangerous overtaking, collisions with stray livestock, poor...

  • Rape, murder accused found hanging

    The deceased was being sought by police after a warrant of arrest was issued against him last Thursday His body was discovered by a passerby around 9:30am and immediately alerted the police. Upon arriving at the scene, officers identified the...

  • Toddler critical after gas delivery truck hit

    It is alleged that the gas delivery vehicle had just finished offloading a gas cylinder when the driver accidentally knocked down the child whilst leaving the yard.No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, explained the...

  • Two arrested over suspected illegal game meat

    According to police, officers acted on a tip-off from members of the public who reported seeing the suspects with suspicious quantities of meat.Following the lead, law enforcement officers then rushed to the scene where they allegedly caught the duo...

  • Elderly couple robbed at farm outside Gantsi

    According to police, the incident was reported on Friday at around 5:30am by the 80-year-old man who was with his wife when the robbery occurred.It is alleged that the couple was asleep when six young men forced their way into the house, assaulted...

  • Pedestrian dies in Block 6 car crash

    The accident occurred at around 6:45am near Block 6 Clinic. The driver of the vehicle reported the incident to the police.Confirming the incident, No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, said the unidentified man was...

  • Two tragic bus crash victims yet to be identified

    Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, said four of the deceased sustained less severe injuries.This, he explained, made it easier for them to be identified, whilst the remaining five suffered extensive injuries,...

  • VDC recruitment outcry reflects Botswana's deepening unemployment crisis

    The recent uproar surrounding how Village Development Committee (VDC) members are recruited has become yet another reminder of the desperation facing thousands of jobless Batswana, particularly young people. Over the past week, social media...

  • Botswana police launches five-year strategy to modernise policing

    The fifth Corporate Development Strategy (CDS V) for the period 2026–2030 was ushered in by Minister of State President and Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa. Speaking at the event, Mohwasa, said the strategy reflects government's commitment...

  • Botswana urged to strengthen drug treatment systems

    This call was made during the opening of a three-day capacity building workshop focused on supporting the implementation of the international standards for treatment of drug use disorders in Botswana this week . The workshop was facilitated by the...

  • High Court acquits two men in 2012 murder, rape case

    The duo, Letsibogo Benny Lubisa and Ohimile Kgosietsile, were discharged and acquitted by Justice Keborapele Moesi after upholding the defence's submissions of no case to answer. According to court documents, the charges stemmed from the death of...

  • BPS tightens security as SA's anti-migrant deadline nears

    Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week, police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that the police service has intensified its security preparations nationwide amid growing concerns that worsening tensions in South Africa...

  • Police face acute manpower shortage ahead of opening of 28 new police stations

    Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that although the completion of the new stations marks a significant milestone in improving policing services across the country, the service lacks...

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