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Pini Bothoko
  • Five-year-old boy hospitalised after road accident in Mogoditshane

    No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, told The Monitor the minor was hit by a car driven by a 47-year-old man.“The child sustained a fractured left hip and was rushed to Sidilega Private Hospital, where he is...

  • Urban–rural divide persists in 2025 JC exam results – BOSETU

    Reacting to the results, BOSETU Secretary-General Tobokani Rari noted a significant increase in the number of high-performing candidates. He said merit candidates rose from 16 in the 2024 examinations to 43 in 2025.“We also need to note an increase...

  • Police investigate string of rape cases

    No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako said the first rape case was recorded on Friday after a 15-year-old girl was attacked and gang raped by two men in Ledumadumane, Mogoditshane.He said the little girl was walking...

  • New military justice system to transform discipline in the army

    The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has launched a new Military Justice System aimed at transforming discipline within the force by embedding fairness, accountability and constitutional compliance at the core of its internal governance. Officiating at...

  • Parents roped in as defilement, missing persons cases rise

    The call was made by Commissioner of Police, Dinah Marathe, while reflecting on festive holidays Operation Pabalesego II 's crime overview recently.Marathe said police observations during the festive holidays revealed worrying trends,...

  • Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

    On December 19, 2025, the government gazetted the Liquor Amendment Regulations, 2025, allowing liquor outlets to operate from 10 am until 6 am the following morning. The regulations were effective from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026, covering...

  • Elderly couple attacked and robbed in Notwane

    According to the police, the suspects allegedly smashed the couple’s door with stones before forcefully gaining entry into the house. Once inside, they demanded money and electronic gadgets.No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent...

  • Police investigate Taupye death incident

    Mahalapye-Central Assistant Police Station commander, Assistant Superintendent Malakia Gabana, told The Monitor the matter was reported around 9:30am by a 23-year-old passerby. The passerby noticed the man lying motionless in an unfinished room in...

  • Driver injured following collision with truck

    Confirming the incident, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the accident occurred when a truck driver attempted to avoid colliding with a vehicle in front of him.“The truck driver reported that the vehicle...

  • 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...

  • 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,...

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