Dinah Marathe
Dinah Marathe is the Police Commissioner of Botswana, recognized for her commitment to innovative policing strategies and community engagement in crime prevention. Recently, she was in the news for her participation in a significant anti-crime conference aimed at fostering collaboration between law enforcement and community stakeholders to address the rising issue of crime, particularly gender-based violence.
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Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe spoke at the conference about the complexities of crime in Botswana.
'I Am Part of the Solution' unveiled amidst escalating GBV :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2026-02-25Dinah Marathe is the Police Commissioner of Botswana who warned about the rising levels of violent crime and its impact on public trust.
Violence fuels fear, undermines public trust – Marathe warns :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2026-02-23Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe said the extended liquor operating hours played a positive role in discouraging drink-driving, particularly amongst the youth.
Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2026-01-28Dinah Marathe, the Commissioner of Police, highlighted worrying trends regarding the neglect of children during the festive holidays.
Parents roped in as defilement, missing persons cases rise :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2026-01-28Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that analysis of crimes registered in December showed a notable rise in missing persons.
Botswana police record rise in missing persons :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2026-01-19Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe said crime in Botswana 'remains manageable,' but warned that rising violence and emerging criminal patterns require heightened public vigilance.
Murder, defilement, vehicle theft escalate :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-19Dinah Marathe disclosed to the Public Accounts Committee about the culture of impunity within the police force.
Police can't police themselves :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-05-28
Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that mental health support for police officers has been prioritised.
BDF, Police behaviour a reflection of society – Mohwasa :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-05-14
Marathe stated that families face immense pressures and many incidents of abuse remain unreported due to the stigma and fear that reigns.
Everyone must participate in elimination of GBV—Chombo :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-09
Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe’s admission that statistical reductions are not enough is telling.
Let’s put the fight against crime in action :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-24
Police Commissioner, Dinah Marathe, re-committed to approach their business with the required agility, vitality and boldness.
Boko leads anti-crime crusade :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-24