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Pini Bothoko
  • Fourth Kopong murder suspect 'arrested'

    Though the police have not confirmed the arrest, The Monitor has learnt that a fourth suspect in the matter was allegedly arrested on Sunday morning at a certain Hotel in Mahalapye where he was supposedly lodging for a few days.The Monitor reached...

  • Dissolve parliamentary committees – Healy

    He called on Parliament to dissolve all parliamentary committees and direct the committee of selection to expeditiously constitute the new parliamentary committees within three days of the resolution.Once the resolution is passed, Healy said it...

  • Boteti farmers blamed for harbouring rustlers

    Stock theft remains one of the greatest threats to the long-term sustainability of livestock production in Botswana but it is of great concern that some farmers are alleged to be harbouring criminals.In an interview with Mmegi, the Botswana Police...

  • Cops investigate Kopong gruesome murder

    The suspects are said to have used the victim's blood to write a message that reads "277 Die" on her bedroom wall.Investigating the gruesome murder incident, Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Russ Letsebe said they received...

  • Police foil heist, nab notorious CIT armed robbers

    Confirming the arrest, Director of Crime Intelligence, Nunu Lesetedi said that the quintet was heavily armed with an AK47 and three pistols. He stated that the police intercepted the suspects who were about to rob the CIT vehicle while driving a...

  • Police search for keys to solving Tlotso's murder

    On Friday morning residents of Lobatse flocked Peleng kgotla as the Directorate of Intelligence and Security's (DIS) Direct-General, Peter Magosi and Deputy Police Commissioner Operations, Solomon Mantswe held a meeting to update on the ongoing...

  • Public backlash as Tlotso's family grieves

    Some Lobatse residents, members of the public, and others across social media platforms were recently disgruntled at the way Tlotso Karema’s mother has been mourning the loss of her son.On Friday, members of the public gathered at Peleng kgotla in...

  • Police probe robbery cases

    According to Tlokweng Police Station commander, Superintendent Unoziba Rari said the first robbery incident occurred on Friday night after unknown men attacked a business complex, destroying doors of several offices, and making off with an electronic...

  • Fake cab driver wanted for rape

    Tlokweng Police Station commander, Superintendent Unoziba Rari told The Monitor that on the day at around 11am the young woman had sought the service of a cab from the Gaborone taxi station to Tlokweng.Rari said when narrating the ordeal the victim...

  • Police guns for ‘xenophobic wars’

    Mmegi has learnt that some Nigerians allegedly based in South Africa are behind the robbery with intentions to protect themselves and fight back during the impending xenophobic attacks.Information reaching Mmegi is that the police have since taken...

  • 'Credible' evidence points to Tlotso’s step father

    Contrary to claims of DNA tests results manipulation, the police maintain that their initial DNA report is correct and the body remains that were discovered along Kanye road belong to Tlotso.Tlotso failed to return home after school and was reported...

  • Men urged to support women

    Women in politics panellists made the call during a discussion of women’s political leadership and democratisation efforts in Africa at the international summit on constitutionalism and democratic consolidation in Africa.The three-day summit, which...

  • Public safety questioned amid police robbery

    On Tuesday at around 2:30am four men allegedly stormed the station and proceeded to tie down the female police officers with cables and locked them at the radio room and headed to the armoury.The embarrassing incident took social media by storm with...

  • "We promise to improve" - Police

    The incident has humiliated the police and some members of the public has since lost faith in the service. The robbers made away with 14 AK47 rifles, five pistols and other undisclosed ammunitions.The robbery has since caused panic and some members...

  • Police target international policing standards

    The Police have since said they have not made a mistake. They said it is a statement of intent to elevate BPS.For years the BPS has been hiring police constables with Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) qualification but this...

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