Inside Air Botswana's fight for survival
Friday, October 09, 2020
The national airline says it is presently making under 10% of its pre-COVID revenue and has also gone through months where it did not generate any revenue at all.
Parliament recently approved a P100 million capital injection for Air Botswana, but officials there say while the funds will go a long way in addressing some of the business’ financial needs, there is need for more to enhance operational sustainability and address ‘going-concern’ issues.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...