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Across social media platforms, a significant number of commentators questioned the cost-effectiveness of leasing vehicles, arguing that the move could place an unnecessary burden on public funds at a time when the country is grappling with economic...

In a public notice issued today, the Ministry stated that the decision was prompted by ongoing rainfall that continues to affect road conditions within the reserve.The notice stated that despite some progress observed in recent days, accessibility...

The incident comes just weeks after a separate case in Selebi Phikwe in which a man allegedly killed his older brother, raising fresh concern over violent disputes within families.Confirming the latest incident, Botshabelo Police Station commander,...

Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Barariwa Mathoothe, revealed this when responding to a question in Parliament from Mogoditshane East MP, Letlhogonolo Barongwang. The MP had sought clarity on the number of licensed and unlicensed...

Officiating at the commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, organised by the Botswana Women Police Network recently, Marathe said the occasion offered an opportunity to reflect on progress made in advancing gender equality whilst renewing...

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in the Senthomole Ward.According to preliminary reports, the young teenager is suspected of having suffered an electric shock, as he allegedly collapsed immediately after coming into contact with the...

Gantsi Police Station commander, Superintendent Motlamedi George, said they received the report of the matter on Saturday morning.Narrating what transpired, George said that the young man allegedly found the victim playing with her siblings in front...

Addressing members of the army recently, Mophuting placed strong emphasis on the importance of speaking out and accessing available support systems, particularly in the wake of rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and suicides within the...

Addressing Parliament last week, he described it as a complex transnational organised crime that requires strengthened regional and international cooperation. When presenting his Ministry's Committee of Supply, Ramaotwana revealed that Botswana...

Police in the area said the Saturday overnight rains left three families homeless, and others crowded in a single hut after their houses collapsed due to flooding.Maunatlala Police Station commander, Superintendent Omphile Galani, told The Monitor...

After the children had been quiet for some time, the deceased’s mother and the other child’s mother became concerned and started looking for them around the yard.Their search ended in tragedy when they found the boy’s legs hanging outside the...

The foetus was reportedly retrieved from a dog that is suspected to have been feeding on the remains, with one of the unborn baby's hands already eaten.According to the police, the matter came to light after a passerby noticed a dog carrying what...

According to police, the incident occurred when the woman went to her boyfriend’s house and discovered that he was with another woman inside his bedroom. The situation escalated when the 40-year-old Ugandan man allegedly refused to unlock the door...

The police believe that a syndicate using vehicles is operating in the area and targeting farmers’ livestock, particularly during the night.In most cases, the animals are stolen after they have been kraaled, whilst only a few incidents occur when...

The motion, tabled by Kgatleng West MP, Unity Dow, proposed that government establish a dedicated arm or unit of the Botswana Police Service for the protection of judicial officers.Presenting the motion, Dow argued that although security officers are...