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The President said this whilst officiating the commissioning of Officer Cadets Class 46 of 2025 that was held at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) recently. Boko said the ceremony marked not only the personal achievement of the cadets, but also the...

She later revealed she had spent the night at her boyfriend’s house in Gabane.According to police, the boyfriend is a well-known combi driver in the village, and the teenager’s parents suspect he is older than their daughter.The parents...

Speaking in an interview with The Monitor, Sefatlhi expressed concern that despite ongoing law enforcement efforts, many drivers still use phones while behind the wheel. He said this behaviour remains one of the leading causes of road crashes...

According to Mogoditshane police, the woman told officers she had gone out Friday night with her Zimbabwean male pal to celebrate his birthday at a drinking spot in Block 6.It was during the outing that the two consumed alcohol, but the victim told...

The incident occurred around 4am as the quartet made their way to Nkoyaphiri. Police sources indicate that the four young women encountered two unknown men along the way. The woman attempted to run away, and whilst her friends managed to escape, one...

Boteti West MP, Samuel Digwa, asked the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, to outline concrete plans to address the recurring challenges that continue to undermine service delivery in rural clinics and...

The suspect was arrested on Sunday after the teenager’s grandmother reported her missing when she failed to return home for the night.Police immediately launched a search, which led them to the young man's residence.Kazungula Police Station...

The joint crime-fighting effort by the Botswana Police Service (BPS) and the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), themed 'A crime-free festive season and beyond', attracted a large crowd at the Mogoditshane Fighters grounds recently.Speaking during...

The suspect was reportedly hitchhiking when the vehicle he had boarded was stopped during a routine 'stop-question-and-search' operation.During the operation, law enforcement officials instructed all passengers to get off with their...

Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe said crime in Botswana "remains manageable," but warned that rising violence and emerging criminal patterns require heightened public vigilance. An analysis of targeted crimes recorded between January and September...

There have been an increasing number of reports from supermarkets such as Choppies, Pep, and Ackermans, Station commander for the area, Superintendent Poloko Oteng stated.According to Oteng, the offences are mainly committed by groups of young...

The latest incident comes as motor vehicle theft continues to plague Greater Gaborone, with Honda Fit and Mazda Demio models remaining prime targets for criminals. According to law enforcement officials, the Gabane theft occurred on Saturday night...

This follows widespread concern earlier this week after just four hours of continuous rainfall on Tuesday, which rendered several city roads closed. Flooded major routes across Gaborone forced the police to close some sections of roads as a...

Responding to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Wednesday, Saleshando painted a grim picture of a country grappling with widespread violence, systemic inefficiency, and a justice system that has lost public confidence. He said that while the...

Responding to President Duma Boko’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) this week, Saleshando said the prevailing mood among Batswana is one of deep frustration and disappointment, adding that the government has lost touch with the realities people...