Refurbishment of S/Phikwe airport begins
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Mokubung
Speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by SPEDU, Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) and Bango Trading yesterday, Mokubung said the expanded airport would boost the local tourism industry and service providers.
The MoU was signed to facilitate the commencement of the multi-million Pula Selebi-Phikwe airport refurbishment project.
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...