Also known as: BPS
Botswana's national law enforcement agency, responsible for crime investigation, vehicle operations, drug enforcement, and public safety enforcement.
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Daily News Botswana
… He urged all participants and visitors to celebrate responsibly, protect public property and cooperate fully with the Botswana Police Service and emergency personnel. …
Kokotsha derby spurs economic diversificationMmegi
… ous transaction reports linked to a range of criminal activities, including fraud, tax crimes, corruption, drug-related offences and illegal deposit-taking.The FIA also disseminated 102 financial intelligence reports to competent authorities, including the Botswana Police Service …
FIA flags P481M suspicious transactionsMmegi
… According to Bayford, the process requires the findings to first be referred to investigative agencies such as the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and the Botswana Police Service. …
AG yet to see forensic reportWeekend Post
… He also notes that the Botswana Police Service has launched an investigation into the allegedly fraudulent documents. …
Ex-Gambling Authority COO files P16.7 million defamation suitDaily News Botswana
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF), Botswana Police Service (BPS) and Botswana Prisons Service (BPS) traded their operational gear for sport jerseys on Friday, joining forces for the annual Joint Law Enforcement Games in Francistown. …
Law enforcement agencies unite in purposeWeekend Post
… The Botswana Police Service continues to document high rates of offences tied to GBV, including murder, rape, child defilement, and violence against children, crimes that often go hand in hand with deep social fractures. …
GBV cases top 7,500 in first quarter of 2026Weekend Post
… The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has firmly rejected claims that the unit has been suspended, affirming that it remains fully operational in the country’s two largest cities amid growing speculation about its future. …
BPS denies reports of elite crime unit shutdownDaily News Botswana
… The tribute was fitting for a man who dedicated 39 years of service to national law enforcement, became Botswana’s first Motswana Police Commissioner and spent a record 24 years at the helm of the Botswana Police Service (BPS). …
Hirschfeld laid to restThe Botswana Gazette
BONGANI MALUNGA The Botswana Police Service has issued a stern warning against the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media, cautioning that those who create or share false information could face criminal prosecution. …
Police Warn Against Fake NewsWeekend Post
… The men were apprehended by the Botswana Police Service after allegedly entering the country illegally. …
Ramaotwana to decide on extradition of six Mexican fugitivesAccording to Botswana Police Service statistics cited by Bamangwato chief Kgosi Khama IV, 1,340 men died in road crashes over five years compared to 537 women, prompting calls for men to address dangerous driving behaviour.
8 September 2026 · Mmegi →
According to Botswana Police Service statistics cited by Bamangwato chief Kgosi Khama IV, 1,340 men died in road crashes over five years compared to 537 women, prompting calls for men to address dangerous driving behaviour.
8 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The Assistant Minister for State President, Defence and Security opened a six-month specialised training course for Drug Enforcement Agency officers at Otse Police College, aimed at strengthening their ability to investigate drug offences and combat illicit drug production, supply, and trafficking.
1 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Minister for State President, Defence and Security said strengthened cooperation between government, the private sector and communities is vital for addressing challenges and securing solutions. GH Group donated a police porta cabin to the Mogoditshane Police Station at the Gabane roadblock, demonstrating what can be achieved when government and private partners align to address pressing needs.
27 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has been tasked with providing a technical report and recommendations on whether the Dibete Police Station can be salvaged or scrapped, following a facility tour by government ministers to evaluate structural damage and gather facts for Cabinet decision-making.
25 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
According to Botswana Police Service officials, 63,976 people applied to own legal firearms in the 2026 arms raffle draw, comprising 33,150 applications for shotguns and 30,826 for rifles. The high number of applications reflects public concern over rising crime and personal security.
24 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Court of Appeal has ordered the Botswana Police Service to reinstate Superintendent Christopher Molobe to his former rank, ending a ten-year legal battle. The ruling, issued on July 31, 2026, found that police officials made irrational decisions and serious legal errors in disciplinary proceedings stemming from allegations of theft involving money held as evidence at Ghanzi Police Station.
18 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Village Magistrate's Court acquitted Kabo Moremong, the sole remaining suspect in the November 2022 robbery at Sefalana Cash and Carry in which P649,863.75 was stolen. The magistrate ruled that the State had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Moremong had any connection to the robbery or acted in concert with the four armed men involved.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Ponatshego Joseph has filed a High Court application seeking to compel authorities to hold a judicial inquest into the death of her son, Potso Joseph, who was fatally shot by police on or about December 22, 2023. Nearly three years after the incident in Palapye, the family has received no official account of the circumstances and no investigation updates.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's music and entertainment industry generates millions through concerts and sponsorships but loses long-term value because creators rarely register intellectual property like trademarks and brand equity. While the country ranks 58th globally in innovation inputs, it falls to 116th in creative outputs, reflecting a broader African trend where national trademark registries account for less than two percent of global filings annually.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana Police Service has launched a 12-month vehicle leasing pilot project with Avis Rent A Car, acquiring 28 operational vehicles (9 for Broadhurst Policing Area, 19 for Maun Policing Area) with comprehensive maintenance and insurance included, as part of efforts to modernise resources and improve operational readiness.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The minister for State President, Defence and Security handed over 28 leased vehicles to the Botswana Police on Friday at Maun Sports Complex, marking the launch of the Botswana Police Service Vehicle Leasing Pilot Project in partnership with Avis Rent A Car, aimed at ensuring police officers have reliable mobility to carry out their duties.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Minister of Justice Nelson Ramaotwana praised the Kokotsha July Derby as a model of rural community economic development, noting the event has grown rapidly since its 2023 inception and now attracts visitors from across Botswana, creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs, vendors, and service providers.
22 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Financial Intelligence Agency received and analysed 850 suspicious transaction reports linked to fraud, tax crimes, corruption, drug-related offences and illegal deposit-taking, and disseminated 102 financial intelligence reports to authorities including the Botswana Police Service and DCEC for investigation.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Attorney General told Parliament that his chambers have yet to receive the forensic audit report from Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Limited, which reportedly found over P33 billion embezzled over a decade. He explained that audit findings do not automatically become court cases and must first go through investigative agencies before the Director of Public Prosecutions can assess them for prosecution or asset recovery.
23 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Potlako Mawande, former Chief Operating Officer of the Gambling Authority, has filed a defamation lawsuit at the Gaborone High Court seeking P16,729,000, alleging he was dismissed based on fabricated evidence and subsequently blacklisted by the Authority through a December 2025 letter to industry licensees that damaged his professional reputation.
16 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Defence Force, Police Service, and Prisons Service competed in the annual Joint Law Enforcement Games in Francistown on Friday to strengthen collaboration and unity. The BDF won the overall championship, followed by police in second place and prisons in third.
15 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana recorded more than 7,500 gender-based violence cases in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs. Of the 7,517 cases logged from January to March, 2,228 were classified as gender-based violence incidents, with 520 rape cases and 487 defilement cases reported.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Police Service has rejected claims that the City Police Unit (CPU), launched in December 2023, has been suspended, though sources say the government has quietly scaled back the initiative since the UDC took office in 2024, citing resource shortages and a reported shift toward the Safer City Project.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Simon Hirschfeld, Botswana's first Motswana Police Commissioner who served 39 years in law enforcement and spent 24 years leading the Botswana Police Service, was buried at Phomolong Memorial Park in Gaborone with a traditional police funeral ceremony.
9 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Police Service has warned against the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media, cautioning that those who create or share false information could face criminal prosecution.
3 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Justice Minister Nelson Ramaotwana has yet to decide whether to extradite six Mexican fugitives arrested nearly six months ago to Mozambique, where they face drug-related and organized crime charges. The delay reflects broader regional concerns over cross-border drug trafficking and organized crime networks operating in Botswana.
2 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Mephato (community patrols) at the village level are taking a frontline role in fighting foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) alongside the Department of Veterinary Services, marshalling farmers to participate in vaccination activities. Mophato wa Mabeleakgomo from Mokatako and Molete villages, formed in 2023 by villagers led by Kgosi Omphitlhetse Manyeneng, have committed to protecting their territory.
1 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Minister for State President, Defence and Security Moeti Mohwasa has called on the private sector to collaborate with the government on its development agenda, citing budgetary constraints that prevent the government from managing service delivery alone. He commended companies like Dulux Botswana for their corporate social responsibility efforts, specifically highlighting the Ikageng Public Works Programme renovation of Jwaneng police station.
20 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Serowe residents cleaned and repaired the village ahead of body viewing ceremonies for the late former president at the main Kgotla, with security and ceremonial arrangements coordinated by the Botswana Defence Force, Botswana Police Service, and tribal leaders. Kgosi Bakae Khumo said the community is working with the family to give Mogae the respect and dignity he deserves.
15 May 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Police Service has completed its investigation into the Tshedu case and transferred findings to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal review to determine criminal liability. The DPP is expected to provide feedback by mid-May on whether the evidence meets the threshold for prosecution.
25 April 2026 · Mmegi →
The European Union has suspended beef imports from Botswana's larger foot and mouth disease (FMD) free zones following an FMD outbreak in Zone 11. The World Organisation for Animal Health also suspended the FMD free status of the affected zone, and disease surveillance has detected FMD in three additional crushes, prompting movement bans and vaccination efforts.
20 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →