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Pini Bothoko
  • Four injured in serious car accident

    The accident occurred after a 32-year-old woman, who was driving a Polo Vivo, lost control of her car and ended up colliding with a Toyota Hilux that was driven by a 48-year-old man.Broadhurst Police Station commander, Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae...

  • Exam leakers will face the law- BEC

    Even though examinations body could not state the exact date of when the six individuals will appear before court, BEC CEO, Dr Moreetsi Thobega confirmed in a media brief on Friday that investigations into the matter are ongoing and the police have...

  • Kgomo Khumo team cleans Tswapong

    Upon realising a rise in cattle rustling in 2018, the Botswana Police Service (BPS) launched anti-cattle theft campaigns to curb the scourge. According to the police, stock theft in the Central District especially in Mahalapye, Palapye and Tswapong...

  • BDF drills army on mental health

    Since the beginning of 2022, the BDF has been hit by recurring incidents of homicide and suicide with some members killing their spouses or girlfriends. Moreover, across the country, some BDF members also appear in different courts of law in relation...

  • BGCSE examinations suspension lifted

    This was revealed by Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) Chairperson, Dr Olefile Molwane at a media briefing this afternoon."We have uplifted the suspension of BGCSE examinations with immediate effect. The examinations time table has now been...

  • Operation Kgomo-Khumo family arrest grips Lerala

    The trio stood accused after being caught red-handed with meat from two suspected stolen cattle. Arrested by the police on October 17, 2023, at their Lerala residence after being found in possession of carcasses of bovines, Ogaufi Gareope, 63, his...

  • Goodhope police investigate rape incident

    The police have shared that the pair met at the club, had a chat, and ended up pairing off for drinks. According to Goodhope’s acting police station commander, Assistant Superintendent Bigani Ntindi, the pair later proceeded to the victim’s home...

  • Police want suspects in stock theft

    Machaneng Police Station commander, Superintendent Gagopale Gaselarona said the unknown suspects are harassing farmers as they trespass into their farms and trap their livestock. “They trap people’s livestock and later when they find them trapped...

  • Woman dies in Partial road mishap

    The fatal collision involved a Toyota Corolla she was driving and a Golf GTI. Broadhurst traffic officer, Assistant Superintendent Matlhogonolo Baraedi said the accident took place at around 12:55am."The deceased died on the spot after her...

  • The rot in the examinations system

    The exams leak scandal Few days ago, information circulated on social media that a Science Double award Paper 3, which was written on October 5, 2023 and English paper 1 that was scheduled for October 16, 2023, had been leaked.In total, it was then...

  • Botswana registers 5, 000 defilement cases in two years

    The staggering statistics were revealed at a press briefing today by Deputy Director for Botswana Police Gender and Child Protection Branch, Assistant Commissioner Gontlafetse Segolodi who also highlighted that incidents of violence against children...

  • Man dies after falling into a trench

    The deceased's lifeless body was found by a passerby yesterday morning inside the trench who later reported the incident to the police. Police have since ruled out foul play stating that the deceased was reportedly seen walking out of a local bar...

  • BOSETU calls for BEC CEO’s resignation

    The call for the CEO’s resignation follows a recent scandal where some Botswana General Certificate Secondary Education (BGCSE) examination papers were leaked before their scheduled sitting, an issue which has questioned the credibility of the BEC...

  • Lentsweletau man fatally stabs girlfriend

    The police were alerted of the situation at around 8pm, prompting ongoing investigations to uncover the reasons behind the altercation between the couple that escalated into a violent confrontation.Molepolole Police Station commander, Superintendent...

  • Senior police officer commits suicide

    While the Botswana Police Service's Deputy Public Relations Officer, Senior Superintendent Near Bagali, stated that they are still investigating the matter to understand the reasons behind the senior officer's suicide, social media reports...

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