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Gov’t drops charges against suspended Air Botswana GM

Rasebotsa is also challenging a 21-count charge sheet issued against her PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
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The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has withdrawn disciplinary charges against Air Botswana’s suspended General Manager, Naomi Rasebotsa, following an urgent application filed by the latter.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“Parties draft order of October 15 is made an order of the court, as the Ministry has withdrawn the disciplinary charges and the show cause letter against the applicant.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.

Editor's Comment
Calls to officialise sign language overdue

At home, Botswana is still lagging in many aspects despite some steps taken to fix the situation. Those living with disabilities are often ignored and shut out from basic rights, access to services, or social participation. A motion tabled in Parliament by Kgatleng Central Member of Parliament, Mpho Morolong, calling for the introduction and adoption of sign language as an official language in Botswana is indeed a welcome development.The deaf...

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