Inside Air Botswana's fight for survival

Wings clipped:  Air Botswana is battling a cash crunch due to COVID-19 PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Wings clipped: Air Botswana is battling a cash crunch due to COVID-19 PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

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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.

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