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Pini Bothoko
  • Molepolole taxi driver ‘killer’ commits suicide

    The murder accused was on bail. According to No.3 District assistant officer commanding, Superintendent Olefile Badisang, they received the report of the suicide incident at around 5pm. Badisang added they don't know the cause of his actions...

  • Choppies female employees attacked, raped

    The duo, aged 25 and 28 were walking to Broadhurst, where they reside after knocking off, when they were attacked at around 9pm. Broadhust Police Station commander, Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae said when narrating what transpired, the victims said...

  • Look after your livestock – pleads police

    Botswana Police Service's (BPS) public relations officer, Selebatso Mooketsi, made the plea while speaking to The Monitor, pointing out that taking care of livestock and branding was key in reducing livestock theft. The Police seem to be fighting...

  • Prisons praised for rehabilitation effort

    Mmusi said he was confident that coupled with the skills training, the psycho-social support services come in handy to complete a whole changed person, who is responsible, productive and law abiding.The minister made the remarks at the ground...

  • BDF celebrates 47th anniversary

    BDF Day remains one of the most popular events in the country's calendar as it continues to pull sizeable military enthusiasts.For some reason, the different activities often associated with the day never seem to grow old and boring for the fans,...

  • Oodi man beaten to pulp for refusing to share beer

    Broadhurst Police Station commander, Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae revealed that the incident occurred at one of the local bars in Matebeleng around 5pm. He stated that the seriously injured victim, who couldn’t speak, was rushed to DRM. “We...

  • Chinese couple robbed in Phakalane violent attack

    Broadhurst Police Station commander, Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae said they received the report on the matter at around 3am. He said the three masked men allegedly broke into the house, pounced on them in an attack, and started demanding money,...

  • Cyclist, pedestrian die in separate road accidents

    Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Boemo Bok said in an accident that occurred at around midnight near Super Save along A12 Road (Mogoditshane/Molepolole), a 29-year-old cyclist was hit by a Madza Demio that was driven by a...

  • Tlokweng police investigate robbery case

    Tlokweng Police Station commander, Superintendent Unoziba Rari said the alleged four men who are still on the run attacked and robbed a family whilst they were still asleep and made away with a laptop and a phone valued at P30,000. “The incident...

  • Letlhakane: A village gripped by atrocities

    Recently, Letlhakane recorded five rape cases in just one week, something that questions the safety and security of women and girls. Incidents of violent crimes in Letlhakane have left the womenfolk living in constant fear of being sexually molested...

  • Prisons donates house to single mother of five

    The single mother of five, who lost her partner back in 2009, now owns a modern house with fully furnished rooms.Works from the institution’s good gesture started last year June after Motau’s life caught their attention and forced them through...

  • One dead in Kumakwane road mishap

    The deceased was the driver of a Honda Fit vehicle that collided with a Chevrolet vehicle belonging to the Kweneng District Council. Reached for comment, Thamaga Police Station assistant commander, Assistant Superintendent Busang Malope said the...

  • Woman fatally hits four-year-old crossing road

    The deceased, who was in the company of her two age mates, was hit by a Polo VW while trying to run across the road to her friends.Thamaga Police Station assistant station commander, Assistant Superintendent Busang Malope said the accident occurred a...

  • Three arraigned for suspected stolen cattle

    The trio, Patricia Mogorosi, 39, of Kootilane ward, Thamaga, Boitshepo Rakanye, 37, of Motlhabane ward, Moshupa and Kebonyekgotla Ketlogetswe, 57, of Botele ward, Ntlhantlhe failed to satisfactorily account for the three suspected stolen...

  • Education ministry vows to fix public schools

    For years the country’s education system has been faced with a litany challenges inside and outside the classroom something that the government has been struggling to resolve. Most schools are dilapidated and faced with shortage of classrooms,...

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