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Pini Bothoko
  • Suspected murder-suicide in the outskirts of Serowe

    The deceased have been identified as a 23-year-old woman from Sokwe Ward and her 32-year-old boyfriend from Mokwena Ward, both residents of Serowe. According to police, the couple was last seen together on Friday at the man’s home, where they...

  • Police discard 263 firearms in anti-crime drive

    The destruction exercise, which was witnessed by law enforcement officials and the members of the media, marked another step in BPS’s continuous effort to monitor and control firearm ownership in the country.Speaking to The Monitor on the sidelines...

  • BCP advocates arming police

    Delivering a statement in Parliament recently, acting Leader of Opposition (LOO), and Member of Parliament (MP) for Bobirwa, Taolo Lucas, decried the escalating trend of brutality directed towards on-duty police officers, citing two particularly...

  • Boko calls for judicial reforms to uphold human rights

    Speaking this week at the opening of the Judicial Conference held in Palapye, Boko said the judiciary must urgently review its operations to ensure they are more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly.The three-day gathering, themed "Upholding...

  • Ramaotwana urges legal fraternity to revisit bail law

    Speaking at the just-ended three-day Judicial Conference in Palapye, Ramaotwana called on prosecutors and the broader legal fraternity to take a critical look at the recently adopted Bail Act and address the concerns of Batswana.“People are very...

  • Boko calls for judicial reforms to uphold human rights

    Speaking this week at the opening of the Judicial Conference held in Palapye, Boko said the judiciary must urgently review its operations to ensure they are more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly.The three-day gathering, themed "Upholding...

  • Another vehicle stolen in Mogoditshane amidst spike in car thefts

    According to police, the robbery occurred around 10pm near Trans Cash & Carry when the man, who was alone at the time, parked briefly by the roadside.It was then that the suspects emerged, reportedly threatened him and sped off with his vehicle.This...

  • Demio driver dies in Ramotswa crash

    No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae, explained the accident occurred at around 11:30pm and involved a single vehicle, a Mazda Demio.Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver might have lost control of the...

  • Police suspect foul play in man found with head wound

    No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae, said the man's lifeless body was discovered by a passerby around 5am along a street in the village, who then alerted the police.Police rushed the man to the hospital, but...

  • Combi driver hospitalised after Gakuto turn-off collision

    The collision happened at the Gakuto turn-off around 2:45am when a VW Golf that was coming from the village and turning towards Metsimotlhabe direction, collided with the oncoming combi.According to No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior...

  • BPS slams attacks on on-duty cops

    Last week alone, three officers were reportedly attacked in separate incidents after suspects resisted arrest.Speaking on the matter, BPS spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Near Bagali pleaded with the public to allow officers to carry out their...

  • MPs demand action on drug, staffing shortages in clinics

    The legislators made their concerns known during a parliamentary session, responding to a ministerial statement presented by the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa.They warned that the persistent drug...

  • Young man fatally stabbed in Taupye, two suspects arrested

    Two suspects have since been arrested in connection with the incident.The unpleasant discovery was made by a 64-year-old male passerby, who reported the matter to the police after spotting the lifeless body of the young man on the roadside.Police...

  • PAC warns unaccredited courses threaten economy

    As a result, the Parliamentary oversight body warned that the situation could undermine the country’s economy. During their Wednesday session with the Ministry of Higher Education, PAC members pressed the Permanent Secretary, Professor Nelson...

  • Law society slams banks for bond registrations hoarding

    According to the society’s notice dated July 16th 2025, several financial institutions are compelling property buyers seeking mortgage financing to use the bank’s panel attorneys not only for bond registration which secures the bank’s interest...

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