[The Patriot] Government has given Air Botswanaover a billion pula between 2019 and 2024, largely to maintain the airline s ageing fleet, cover operational shortfalls, and pay staff salaries.
Monday 20 October 2025
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Botswana: Air Botswana Gobbles P1 Billion
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