Rethabile and Passionate soar as Botswana's young aviation ambassadors :: Mmegi Online

There are moments in a nation's history that remind us that dreams, no matter how distant they may seem, can indeed take flight. Such is the story of Rethabile Molatedi and Passionate Lebeko, two young Batswana whose achievement has placed them firmly on the continental aviation map.

Their names seem almost destined for the occasion. Rethabile, meaning "we are happy," and Passionate, symbolising dedication and enthusiasm, embody the hope, determination and ambition of Botswana's youth.

The pair were recently selected as winners of the prestigious AviaDev Africa 2026 Ambassadors programme with the Dare to Dream Initiative as the outreach partner, emerging from a pool of 20 entrants. The initiative, a partnership between AviaDev ¬Africa and the Dare to Dream Foundation, sought to identify two outstanding aspiring aviation students or early-career professionals to serve as youth ambassadors at the AviaDev Africa Conference 2026, held in Gaborone from June 10 to 12.

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Rethabile and Passionate soar as Botswana's young aviation ambassadors

There are moments in a nation's history that remind us that dreams, no matter how distant they may seem, can indeed take flight. Such is the story of Rethabile Molatedi and Passionate Lebeko, two young Batswana whose achievement has placed them firmly on the continental aviation map.

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