Gov’t drops charges against suspended Air Botswana GM

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Rasebotsa is also challenging a 21-count charge sheet issued against her PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has withdrawn disciplinary charges against Air Botswana’s suspended General Manager, Naomi Rasebotsa, following an urgent application filed by the latter.

The withdrawal is confirmed through an order issued by Lobatse High Court judge, Justice Ookeditse Maphakwane, yesterday, following the submission of a consent agreement by the parties.

“Parties draft order of October 15 is made an order of the court, as the Ministry has withdrawn the disciplinary charges and the show cause letter against the applicant. The applicant is granted leave to withdraw the urgent application,” reads the order.

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