Two Zimbabweans arrested over P375 000 robbery in Botswana
· The South African
Two Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in Botswana in connection with a robbery in which three businessmen were allegedly robbed of more than P375 000 (about US$27 000) in cash and property worth more than P80 000.
Two Zimbabweans among three suspects
The Botswana Police Service (BPS) identified the suspects as Donald Sibanda, 42, and Lyghton Nembaware, 39, who were arrested alongside 42-year-old Botswana national Bonnie Secha.
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The robbery occurred in Maun on 5 June 2026, according to the BPS.
Police said Sibanda and Nembaware were arrested on 19 August, while the third suspect was arrested on 22 August following intelligence gathering and investigations into the case.
Zimbabweans were already on wanted list
The two Zimbabwean nationals were allegedly already on the Botswana Police Service’s wanted list over several other outstanding criminal cases.
These include alleged robberies, break-ins and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, with the cases having been reported in Gaborone, Mogoditshane and Francistown.
The BPS said investigations also established that Nembaware had been declared a prohibited immigrant in Botswana in 2007.
All three suspects appeared before the Maun Magistrates’ Court on 25 August, where they faced one count of robbery.
They were remanded in prison pending further investigations and are expected to return to court on 8 September 2026.
Botswana steps up crime crackdown
The arrests come as the Botswana Police Service intensifies its crackdown on organised and violent crime.
The BPS said sustained intelligence gathering and investigations were helping police dismantle criminal networks and bring wanted offenders before the courts.
The police also appealed to members of the public to continue providing information that could assist investigations and improve community safety.
The allegations against the three suspects have not been tested in court, and they remain innocent until proven guilty.