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Pini Bothoko
  • Road mishap claims two

    The deputy divisional traffic officer for South Central, senior superintendent Boiki Mojalemotho said the accident occurred on Saturday at 1.50am by Lemmenyane/Limpopo traffic lights. Mojalemotho stated that the car had three men on board. “We do...

  • Central District police investigate five rape weekend cases

    Officer Commanding, senior superintendent Paul Oketsang said on Friday night they recorded rape cases, each in Palapye and Serowe respectively, on Saturday they recorded two rape cases in Palapye, and one in Serowe. Oketsang said they managed to...

  • Swaneng student arrested on drug charge

    Police suspect that the 17-year-old boy might have been selling drugs to other learners looking at the quantity.Officer Commanding, senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang said the learner and 12 other suspects were arrested following a weeklong routine...

  • Rehabilitation of Thamaga-Molepolole finally takes off

    The tarred road has reached its lifespan and potholes have covered the entire area where the bitumen is supposed to be.However, joy is now the order of the day after government decided to rehabilitate the road, as the residents are looking forward to...

  • Die overseas, bear the costs

    This came to light following a question that was tabled by Selebi-Phikwe West legislator, Dithapelo Keorapetse requesting the government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to consider revising its policy and assist...

  • Mmusi applauds police

    Mmusi revealed this when quizzed by Mmegi on what could be the immediate solution to the crime that is growing in sophistication and occurrence. Armed robbers continue to stage heists even during the day, overpowering security guards and making off...

  • Police officer takes own life

    The police officer in the rank of Sub-Inspector took his life with a pellet gun inside his car at the SSG residential parking lot on Wednesday morning. Details however remain sketchy regarding what could have influenced his action.Central Police...

  • Central police investigate 'murder'

    Central Police station commander, superintendent Mothusi Phadi told The Monitor that they are investigating the case, stating that they are piecing information together. Phadi said according to the deceased’s father, a group of men came into his...

  • Police shoot, kill nine robbery suspects

    Nine robbery suspects have been killed in a fire exchange in Phase 2, Gaborone that left one other injured, police have revealed.This incident follows the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Kagiso Mmusi’s recent bold statement instructing...

  • Defence ministry budget allocation measly

    He made the remarks when responding to the 2022-2023 budget speech. Mmusi said for years the Botswana Police Service (BPS) has been hampered by a shortage of resources thus hindering their efforts to serve and protect Batswana. The defence ministry...

  • Drones to patrol streets

    Officers vowed to enhance police visibility by introducing drone patrols and surveillance at crime hotspots and borderlines. Addressing the media at the end of the conference, police commissioner Keabetswe Makgophe revealed having sleepless nights...

  • Intruder attacks, rapes three students

    Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang said they are investigating the case adding they have launched a search to arrest the unknown suspect. He said the horrific incident occurred at around 3am.He stated that the intruder found...

  • Zambian man commits suicide by drinking acid

    Officer Commanding, Paul Oketsang said the incident that was reported on February 18, 2022 occurred at Lotsane ward in Palapye.Oketsang said the Zambian national, who was vomiting blood, was rushed to Palapye hospital and later referred to Nyangabgwe...

  • Police disquiet as break-ins increase

    Makgophe stated that people live in constant fear of criminals while in the comfort of their homes and while driving their cars, something that is currently keeping the police on their toes. He revealed that property-related crimes recorded an...

  • Boys outperform girls in BGCSE

    The overall results indicate a slight improvement at credit grades of C or better with 0.03% from 21.17% in 2020 to 21.20 in 2021. For government schools, this year the overall pass rate from Grade G or better in six syllabuses is at 97.09% showing...

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