SAA returns to local skies, eyes growth
Friday, November 07, 2025 | 480 Views |
Touchdown: SAA’s inaugural flight arrives at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport on Tuesday PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The inaugural flight landed at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to a warm welcome from aviation officials, diplomats, and members of the business community.
Speaking to journalists after the launch of the new services, SAA Group Chief Executive Officer, Professor John Lamola, described the new flight as a strategic move to meet strong market demand and strengthen regional connectivity.
Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...