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05/08/2025

08/05/2025

A lot of men are said to be raising children that are not theirs. One publication recently mentioned that around 70 % of DNA tests carried out recently came negative. This has sparked a heated debate amongst social media users with some saying DNA should be mandatory at birth while others rubbishing this school of thought.

What is your take on this issue. Should DNA be mandatory at birth?

14/06/2023

A man aged 76 rapes a girl 9

29/11/2022

PRESS RELEASE: BDF MEMBER DIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE

The Botswana Defence Force regrets to inform members of the public about the unfortunate passing away of Lance Corporal Zikamee Kamai who died today (29 November 2022) due to injuries sustained during an operation against Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama (ASWJ) terrorists in the area of Nkonga in the Cabo Delgado Region of Mozambique. Lance Corporal Zikamee Kamai hails from Kareng Village in the North West District.

The deceased Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) was deployed as part of the BDF 3rd Contingent under SAMIM Forces in the Cabo Delgado region for a peace support operation. SAMIM operations are aimed at neutralising terrorist threat and restoring security in order to create a secure environment to strengthen and maintain peace and security in support of the government of Mozambique.

The BDF conveys its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and the people of the Republic of Botswana. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

The BDF wishes to reaffirm its commitment and support to peace and security in the SADC Region. Despite incidents, our soldiers remain resolute to bring peace and security to the people of Mozambique.



Thank you

[signed]

Magosi S. Moshagane
Colonel ​
FOR/ COMMANDER, BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE

21/11/2022

Should pitbull be banned in Botswana?

It is reported that a pitbull attacked and killed a 3 year old boy in South Africa. Some Batswana are advocating for this breed of Dogg to be banned locally while other hold a different opinion.

18/11/2022

Apply for permit to own a firearm.

08/11/2022

Heavy rains in the southern parts of the country continue to pour down. Please take care of yourselves and loved ones.

08/11/2022

Newly built Boatle flyover collapses due to on going heavy rain falls.

11/10/2022

𝐁𝐁𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐊

10/10/2022

ROBBERY SUSPECT DIES IN EXCHANGE OF FIRE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

26/09/2022

PUBLIC NOTICE: CHEMICAL SPILLAGE ALONG NATA/DUKWI ROAD
Members of the public are informed of an incident in which a truck carrying a hazardous chemical substance (cobalt hydroxide) was involved in an accident which resulted in spillage of the chemical along the Nata–Dukwi Road by Mowana mine turn.
The public is advised to take all the necessary precautions to avoid exposure as the chemical can be very toxic to humans and livestock. Efforts to contain affected area including monitoring spillage are currently ongoing.

For more information, contact Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control
T (DWMPC) at 3716800 and Francistown Regional Coordinator: 7145757,8.
Thank you.

25/09/2022

Tlotso Karema was laid to rest today in a touching sendoff.