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Pini Bothoko
  • Pedestrians injured in separate incidents

    In an accident that occurred on Saturday at around 5:30am, the woman was hit by a car along Tshekotsheko Road opposite Shoprite located at the Old Mall. The station commander for Maun Police, Superintendent Joseph Lepodise, explained the victim...

  • Soldier fatally shoots girlfriend, commits suicide

    The incident was reported at around 3:30am in Newtown Ward, Maun, police revealed. Maun Police Station commander, Superintendent Joseph Lepodise, narrated to The Monitor that whilst asleep the girlfriend's cousin said she heard a gunshot coming...

  • DEA to purchase drug testing, detection equipment

    Last year, the DEA, which was at the time a newly established entity, got the same P41 million to battle against narcotics and reduce the violence and other criminal activities associated with the drug trade. In 2024 the government revealed that the...

  • Heavy floods batter Gaborone

    The persistent rains have led to severe flooding, displacing residents and forcing the government to close schools temporarily. Some businesses were also forced to shut down as water levels continue to rise. The city came to a standstill on Wednesday...

  • Gantsi police probe rape case

    Narrating what transpired, Ghanzi Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Sello Seagateng, said the 31-year-old suspect, who is also the father of the victim's child, assaulted and later dragged the 36-year-old woman to his...

  • Anti-GBV volunteer seeks financial aid to shelter victims

    Having grown up witnessing the struggles faced by vulnerable members of her community, including victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and orphans, she hopes to create a space where people facing abuse and hardship can receive shelter, counselling,...

  • Suspected human remains found in bush

    According to Palapye Central Police Station assistant commander, Assistant Superintendent Basuti Mmereki, a passerby found the remains and reported the matter to the police."We have a case of a man who has been missing since December 16, 2024, and we...

  • Dutch citizen dies along A1 in Dibete

    He died following a collision with a Botswana Prison Service vehicle heading south from north of the country, which was transporting three prisoners and two officers. Dibete Police Station assistant commander, Assistant Superintendent Pearl Nkele,...

  • Driver perishes in A15 head-on collision

    Serule Police Station assistant commander, Assistant Superintendent Mbobo Serokolo, told The Monitor that the accident occurred at around 1am. He said his station launched an investigation to establish the cause of the head-on collision. Serokolo...

  • Woman brutally stabbed on Valentine's Day

    The violent incident occurred on the night of February 14 where the suspect had allegedly followed the victim to the new boyfriend's place. According to the police, on arrival at the residence, the woman and her ex-boyfriend quarrelled before he...

  • The silent epidemic: Drug abuse in Botswana

    While Botswana has long battled alcohol-related problems, illicit drugs are now taking root in both urban and rural areas. Early last year the government reserved P41 million for the establishment of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to battle...

  • Machaneng police investigate murder, suicide

    "Initially we received a report of a suicide case from Seruleng Lands after a 28-year-old man found his cousin hanging from a tree next to a kraal and reported the matter. Police rushed to the crime scene and discovered an unset message from the...

  • Mother, daughter injured in car crash

    The duo was travelling in a Honda Fit vehicle that was driven by a 39-year-old woman who lost control of the vehicle and hit an animal control fence by the roadside.No.2 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang said the...

  • Vendor nabbed for dagga possession

    The vendor was recently arrested following a stop, question, and search operation by the police. Confirming her arrest, Mahalapye Central Police Station commander, Superintendent Meshack Ranku said the sachets were estimated to weigh 190 grammes....

  • Nephew hospitalised following fight with uncle

    No.2 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang said during the fight, the uncle grabbed a log. He hit his nephew on the head with it, landing the nephew in hospital."The victim had sustained serious injuries but he is currently...

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