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Pini Bothoko
  • De Graaff hospitalised after alleged suicide attempt

    He explained that said they received a report around 1am from individuals residing next to the ex-minister’s farm who allegedly heard a gunshot coming from his yard.“Police rushed to the scene and, upon arrival, found blood stains in the sitting...

  • Honda Fit theft wave hits Palapye

    Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, said both cars were stolen whilst parked at their owners’ homes at night.The owners reportedly woke up to find their vehicles missing.“In the first incident, a Honda Fit was...

  • Pedestrian hit by truck near Hatsalatladi dies

    Confirming the incident, Southern Divisional Traffic Officer, Assistant Commissioner Boiki Mojalemotho said the fatal accident occurred around 5:45 pm, about four kilometres from Hatsalatladi village.“The 35-year-old truck driver reported that...

  • Suicides, the country’s nightmare

    The phrase has found its way into everyday conversations, reflecting not only fatigue but also deep-seated despair. Sadly, the increasing number of people who take their own lives suggests that for some, being ‘re imetswe’ has reached breaking...

  • Young man commits suicide in Block 7, Gaborone

    Confirming the incident, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the deceased had been staying with his uncle. Before the tragic discovery, the uncle had reportedly gone to a nearby mall for shopping and, upon...

  • Elderly motorist dies in Mmashoro road accident

    Confirming the incident, Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, said the accident occurred about two kilometres after Mmashoro village towards Letlhakane. He explained that both vehicles, a Toyota Hilux and a Toyota GD6, were...

  • Woman gets raped on the way to funeral

    The victim, who was walking alone around 6am to the burial, met an unknown man on the way. The man who attacked and dragged her to a nearby bush and subsequently raped her, stole her mobile phone, and then fled the crime scene.On the matter, No.13...

  • Tutume young woman dies in suspected botched abortion

    The tragic incident occurred last Saturday at the deceased’s rented house in Mogoditshane, Block 9. Confirming the incident, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the deceased was discovered by her neighbour...

  • Woman gets raped on the way to funeral

    The victim, who was walking alone around 6am to the burial, met an unknown man on the way. The man who attacked and dragged her to a nearby bush and subsequently raped her, stole her mobile phone, and then fled the crime scene.On the matter, No.13...

  • Moshopha man arrested for girlfriend's alleged murder

    The deceased, who also hailed from Moshopha, had reportedly visited their home village over the weekend and returned to Gaborone on Sunday evening. Upon her return, the couple who share a child allegedly got into a heated argument that turned...

  • Soldier commits suicide at cattle post in Kopong outskirts

    The deceased, a Lance Corporal stationed at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB), was discovered by his father at around 1:40pm. According to No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, the soldier hailed from Kopong...

  • Stock theft continues to trouble Palapye farmers

    According to Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, the situation has become worrisome as thieves appear to have devised new ways of carrying out the crimes. He said the police have observed that in most of the reported...

  • Moshopha man arrested for girlfriend's alleged murder

    The deceased, who also hailed from Moshopha, had reportedly visited their home village over the weekend and returned to Gaborone on Sunday evening. Upon her return, the couple who share a child allegedly got into a heated argument that turned...

  • Self-reliance spirit rekindled as Batswana fund their own Independence celebrations

    Traditionally, the government financed councils with budgets to cover food, entertainment, and decorations ahead of Independence Day. At various villages, local would converge at their kgotla where food and refreshments were provided free of charge....

  • Two women killed in separate love-related murders

    Maunatlala police station commander, Superintendent Omphile Galani, confirmed the incidents, describing them as deeply troubling cases of gender-based violence.The first incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday around 3am in Mogapinyana. A...

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