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The victim's mother, a 40-year-old woman of Meriting ward in Gantsi, is aware of the pregnancy and concealed the matter allegedly crying terribly when the police arrested her boyfriend.The arrest comes after the victim's uncle discovered the...

The reason for the teen killing his father is unclear, however, police say the father and son had a heated altercation after the deceased instructed the teenager to go to the lands with him.The teenage boy allegedly attacked and stabbed him to death...

police have confirmed. Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng said the murder occurred on Friday at around 1am in Mogadingwane ward, Mabuo village. He explained that on the fateful night, the deceased, a 28-year-old man of the...

According to the Botswana Prisons Service (BPS) Public Relations Officer, Senior Superintendent Oagile Kojane, people who commit offences such as murder, rape, treason are not eligible for early release. Kojane further told Mmegi in an interview that...

According to Selebi-Phikwe Police Station commander, Superintendent Goitsemang Sekgabo, the suspect visited the girlfriend on Sunday morning and they quarrelled on allegations that she was cheating on her-a dispute that led to a fight. "Whilst...

As this year’s General Election swiftly approaches, custodians of the law, Botswana Police Service (BPS) have cautioned candidates, voters, and election officials to comply with the Electoral Act. Mmegi Staff Writer, PINI BOTHOKO had a chat with...

It is allegedl that the deceased and another had a fight over a girlfriend.Mahalapye-Central police station commander, Superintendent Moatlhodi Onalenna said the murder incident occurred Sunday at around 10pm near a shebeen in Bokaa ward,...

Her body was discovered in the wee hours of Independence Day.Mahalapye-Central police station commander, Superintendent Moatlhodi Onalenna said the woman was found by one of her children around 3am hanging from a tree in their yard and reported the...

Dibete police station commander, Superintendent, Meshack Ranku, said the fatal accident involving a Toyota Vitz and an Audi occured around 20:50hrs.He stated that the Toyota Vitz had three people on board, the driver and two passengers whilst the...

It has been reported that yesterday's heavy traffic leading north has eased.Dibete police station commander, Superintendent Meshack Ranku made the plea in an interview with MmegiOnline this morning. He said traffic on the A1 road was heavy from...

He stated that the bus was travelling from Gaborone to Zambia whilst the truck was heading towards Nata. "We don't know what caused the head-on collision but investigations into the matter are ongoing. The truck was driven by a Zambian man who...

Demonstrated by police statistics it is evident that women and girls in Botswana live in the deepest fear of rapists causing harm to them as they please. Women and girls are woken up from their deep sleep in an attack and raped. Some are attacked and...

The incident occurred at a local bar where the duo had gone out to entertain themselves and imbibe for the night. No.2 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang said the 20-year-old boyfriend allegedly witnessed his girlfriend...

The victim was allegedly walking alone to the bar that fateful night when she met the suspect on the way who subsequently attacked and subdued her before he proceeded to rape her. No.2 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang...

The arrest follows an incident whereby the girl's parents, suspicious of their daughter's recent change in behaviour and irregular movements, covertly followed her to the suspect's home. Machaneng Police Station Commander, Superintendent...