Air Botswana; forever the toddler

Friday, November 27, 2015

The national airline, Air Botswana, has not attracted any positive news in recent times. Its problems have ranged from delayed flights to loss-making operations that cost the taxpayer millions of Pula annually.

The airline’s failure to comply with International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements until a few years ago, cannot be left unmentioned.

This week’s sacking of the general manager, Ben Dahwa, just a little over 12 months into his job, together with some members of the board of directors says a lot about the airline. However, there is one conclusion one can make from this saga – the airline is a mess!

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Air Botswana; forever the toddler

The national airline, Air Botswana, has not attracted any positive news in recent times. Its problems have ranged from delayed flights to loss-making operations that cost the taxpayer millions of Pula annually.

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Selefu

Selefu

Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

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Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

Civil Society threatens Masisi with legal action

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