Refurbished S/Phikwe airport ready for use

SELEBI-PHIKWE: The refurbishment of the Selebi-Phikwe airport, which was closed down by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) due to a deteriorated runway, is now complete.

SPEDU Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mokubung Mokubung said the agency was only maintaining the runaway, which had potholes and thereby unfit for use, at a cost of P14.7 million. The project was funded by the European Union through the Re-Employment Account.

“I am happy that the project was done on time and within budget and it is one of the greatest achievements by SPEDU,” he said.

Editor's Comment
Get back what was stolen, and lock the door

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