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Lesedi Mkhutshwa
  • Fatal A3 road accidents attributed to driver error

    A3 Road has in the past 11 months claimed the lives of over 45 people. Late last year in Parliament, it was revealed that out of the 736 people who were involved in accidents that occurred on the A3 in the previous five years, 94 people died and 241...

  • Visually impaired performer finds solace in music

    The multi talented artist said in an interview with Arts & Culture that he started doing live performance in his early 20s. He stated that singing came as a gift for him because he was born with it and it is part of his genetic make-up.The gifted...

  • Nata senior’s boys hostels gutted by fire

    This is the second fire incident to affect the boys hostels at the school. According to Nata Police station commander, Superintendent Mokopi Nawa, there were no casualties. The police boss added investigations are ongoing to figure out what could...

  • Gov't plans toll gates for A3 road

    The A3 road has proven to be one of the busiest and deadliest roads in the country following the opening of Kazungula Bridge. Since the commissioning of the Bridge, road traffic on A3 has doubled as the facility is frequently used by inter-regional...

  • Church member stabbed to death in scuffle

    Station commander for the area, Superintendent Moses Morolong long told The Monitor that the incident occurred on Friday at Tumasera village. Speaking about the incident, the Martins Drift police chief said during a fellowship, the members of CRC...

  • Serowe couple in possession of 'cat' worth P25,000

    According to No2 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang said that the couple was caught red-handed with a substance suspected to be cat with a street market value of P25,000 and over P6,000 in cash.He said that the couple...

  • Man wanted in fatal knife stabbing

    According to No2 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang, the suspected man stabbed the deceased person twice with a knife. Oketsang stated the incident happened on Saturday night at around 8:30pm.He said the wanted suspect...

  • Letlhakane police investigate three rape cases

    The Letlhakane Police Station commander, Superintendent Michael Maphephu told The Monitor that the first incident took place last Wednesday night. According to Maphephu, it was alleged that a 15-year-old girl of Tawana was raped by his 36-year-old...

  • Police look to DNA to pin rape suspect

    Last week Saturday, a woman was attacked and raped by a stranger while walking to a bar in the company of her friend. No:2 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang told The Monitor that it has been a week and they are still on...

  • Kehitile to challenge Majaga for Nata-Gweta

    Kehitile is currently using his position as TDC chairperson in his campaign for the 2024 General Election. The TDC chairperson has held several kgotla meetings with the Nata-Gweta constituents.The Nata-Gweta incumbent parliamentarian, Polson Majaga,...

  • Nkange man kills father, assaults mother

    The incident reportedly happened after the man had an altercation with his parents and started hurling objects at his 68-year-old mother. Tutume Police Station Commander, Superintendent Lesego Kgosiemang confirmed that they are investigating a murder...

  • Man wanted for 'raping' sleeping ex

    Kazungula Police Station Commander, Superintendent Phetogo Phillimon confirmed that they are investigating an incident of rape that took place at Botebele ward in Lesoma village.He said that no arrests have been made as the suspect is still on the...

  • Bus accident claims a life, 41 injured

    The fatal accident comes a week after another horrific accident which claimed the lives of 23 people along the A3 highway.Tatitown police station commander superintendent Boipuso Baatweng confirmed the accident to Mmegi Online and said that the...

  • Over 70 Gabs motorists charged for 'no licence'

    He told The Monitor that they are alarmed by accidents in Gaborone which are caused mostly by overspeeding and dangerous driving.Matlhaba stated that reckless driving puts a lot of lives of not only drivers and passengers but also pedestrians in...

  • Simmental worth P20,000 stolen

    This comes a few days after Botswana Police Services launched the Kgomokhumo VI Operation at Letlhakeng village.Kgomokhumo Operation is mandated to curb the increasing incidents of stock theft and in the process restore farmers’ confidence in...

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