25/11/2025
SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE - DC
MOSHUPA - Moshupa District Commissioner (DC), Mrs Kolobetso Sejakgomo this morning implored Moshupa Police Station female officers to adhere to the Botswana Police Service values and serve the community with excellence.
Giving a keynote address today, November 25, where Moshupa Police Women Network donated to Red Cross Moshupa Sub Branch, Mrs Sejakgomo said as female police officers they could go an extra mile in serving the community. The District Commissioner further noted that they should pride themselves with teamwork spirit and soldier on, adding that they should be considerate as women.
She reminded them, "you are valuable and trusted. Be courageous all the way." The District Commissioner pledged her support to Moshupa Police Women Network.
Mrs Sejakgomo explained that the donation comprising school shoes, toiletry and sanitary pads, was a noble gesture, hence it would help the Red Cross to continue with its humanitarian work. She applauded Red Cross for its noble work especially during disaster time.
Sub Inspector Kelebogile Peloyakgomo of Gender and Child Protection unit in Moshupa Police Staion, who led the candle lighting moment said the event aimed at donating to the Red Cross, and also marked the beginning of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence under the theme Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls. Sub Inspector Peloyakgomo noted that digital violence was against the laws of Botswana and could attract legal punishment.
Sharing Moshupa policing area GBV statistics from January to November last year compared to the same period this year, she said "23 r**e cases involving 12 minors were recorded last year while 20 cases involving eight minors were recorded this year. Last year, 10 cases of defilement were registered against 13 were registered this year. Five unlawful wounding cases were recorded last year and this year respectively."
"Eight cases of common nuisance were recorded last year while five were recorded this year. One indecent assault was registered last year and this year respectively. Three threat to kill cases were recorded last year while two were recorded this year. No grievous harm case was registered last year compared to one registered this year," the Sub Inspector explained.
She highlighted that "six child negligence cases were registered last year compared to eight registered this year. No cruel punishment case was registered last year while three were registered this year. No murder case was recorded either last year or this year."
Sub Inspector Peloyakgomo said GBV cases were an eyesore, emphasising that they needed collective approach from all stakeholders.
On overview of the event and objectives of the Botswana Police Women Network (BPWN) on behalf of No. 14 District Women Network coordinator, Sergeant Lokwalo of Moshupa Police Station said the BPMN was established to bridge the gap between men and women in uniform, adding that it was launched in Botswana in 2009. She explained that the donation aimed at supporting the Red Cross to execute its mandate.
Accepting the donation, Red Cross Development Officer, Mr David David said his organisation's projects were humanitarian, adding that they liaise with local authorities in areas where such projects were executed. He praised the BPWN for their timely good gesture because the Red Cross depended entirely on donations.
To ensure fair distribution of the donation, Mr David explained, "Red Cross personnel will liaise with Social and Community Development unit in Moshupa District Council." He encouraged donours to come on board to embrace the principle of giving in order to assist vulnerable people.
In vote of thanks, Sub Inspector Agnes Oboletse assured the gathering that as Moshupa Police Women Network they were committed to do more than what they did.
The donation was held at Red Cross Moshupa Sub Branch under the theme In uniform and unity, supporting the Red Cross
Photos: Moshupa Information Hub
