Gov’t moves to diversify Air Botswana’s revenues
Monday, March 27, 2023 | 490 Views |
In his last week address at Committee of Supply in the National Assembly, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, Eric Molale said progress has been made as the cargo project is underway.
He added the airline has signed agreements with cargo handling agents at key source markets that include China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Germany and the United Arab Emirates.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...