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Pini Bothoko
  • Teen rape suspect wanted

    It is reported that the teenager was walking home alone from her aunt's place when she met a man who threatened her with a knife.The assailant then dragged her to a nearby bush, and subsequently raped her and fled.Lekgwapheng Police Station...

  • Police probe rape of Gabane woman, 21

    The young woman was walking home alone from a local bar when she met an unknown man who greeted her and volunteered to accompany her. No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the incident occured around...

  • Prioritise remote areas staffing – Ombudsman report

    This follows an investigation into whether the government of Botswana fulfilled its obligations on appropriate governance and resource allocation in the public health sector. The investigation found that persistent shortages, service delays, inhumane...

  • Police probe Ledumadumane death incident

    Confirming the incident, Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, said the deceased was discovered after his neighbour, who resides in the same yard, became concerned when he did not see him throughout the...

  • Gootau resident dies in road mishap

    Confirming the incident, Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, said the fatal accident occurred at around 4:45 am along the Palapye–Martin’s Drift road on Saturday.Phuluweni explained that the horse and trailer truck,...

  • Kazungula woman fights crocodile to save fellow fisher's life

    Confirming the incident, Kazungula Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Sefane Mokgethi, said the two were fishing when a crocodile suddenly attacked the man.“The woman was allegedly in possession of a spear, which she used to...

  • Pedestrian killed in road accident at Metsimotlhabe

    Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, confirmed that police are investigating the fatal accident, which occurred at around 1:20 pm.Letsholathebe said the deceased was hit by a Mercedes-Benz driven by a woman...

  • Speeding, pedestrian deaths remain a concern- report

    According to the report, a total of 285 fatal road crashes were recorded in 2024, down from 301 fatal crashes in 2023, representing a 5.3 percent decrease. Similarly, the number of lives lost on the roads declined by 12.6 percent, from 396 fatalities...

  • Teenage girl ends life using school belt

    Goodhope Police Station commander, Superintendent Mogogi Mathaba, said the tragedy occurred on Friday following an episode that upset the deceased.According to Mathaba, the deceased had been cleaning the house earlier that day when a disagreement...

  • Nine hospitalised after public transport bus accident in Foley

    Serule Police Station commander, Superintendent Lesego Kgosiemang, said the accident occurred at around 8:40am along the Phikwe–Francistown route.Kgosiemang explained that the Sprinter was travelling from Phikwe to Francistown carrying 24...

  • Police probe: Man wanted in Gatampa defilement

    According to Goodhope police, the incident was reported on Saturday after the parents of the minor, who is a student at a junior secondary school in Lobatse, discovered that she was allegedly sexually involved with a known adult male in the area. The...

  • Tsolamosese head-on leaves driver critical

    The 51-year-old is currently hospitalised at Bokamoso Private Hospital.Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, confirmed the accident in an interview.He said the crash occurred when a VW Amarok, which was...

  • Missing Kasane man's belongings found at Chobe River

    Kasane Police Station commander, Superintendent James Maabong, said search operations have been ongoing since Friday in the river channels and surrounding islands at the Chobe–Zambezi river junction.“Since Friday, we have been searching for the...

  • Angry lover kills girlfriend, burns another man's house

    According to Shoshong police station commander, Superintendent Boemo Bok, the incident occurred at around 5am after the suspect allegedly followed his 21-year-old girlfriend and her new 'lover' from a local bar to his house.“It is alleged...

  • Two Shoshong young men stabbed to death during New Year celebrations in Mosolotshane

    Police say the duo had travelled to Mosolotshane to welcome the New Year and were drinking alcohol at a local bar when a fight reportedly broke out between them and a group of local youths.Shoshong Police Station commander, Superintendent Boemo Bok,...

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