Noah Salakae

“The national airline is hard hit by the current slump and has experienced reduced passenger number and revenues as Government, Parastatals and Private companies clamp down on travel as austerity measures.”

“The office of the Vice President led by Masisi is continuously doing what is called tenderisation of the state. His actions scare me and I am afraid of what awaits us from the period 2018 to 2019 after president Khama’s tenure ends. Khama should come here and tell us what is happening because the person he sent to represent him is failing.”

“This will enable Botswana Railways to retain ownership of infrastructure while allowing multiple operators to provide rail services. The separation will lead to improved efficiency through competition and attract investment into both infrastructure and rolling stock.”

“Since 2015, imports and exports declined from their peak volumes of 843,000 tonnes and 738,000 tonnes respectively.”

“We offer stability, reform-minded leadership and commitment to infrastructure that work for mining and beyond. To regional partners, let us strengthen our corridors. Infrastructure is integration in physical form and regional growth depends on it.”

“The capital requirements to modernise and expand our transport corridors rail, road and port connectivity are substantial and cannot rely solely on traditional budget allocations or donor flows.”

“As we leverage the Public-Private Partnership model to unlock value in our logistics sector, it is equally urgent that we explore innovative methods of infrastructure financing.”

“This is one issue that requires us to discuss and put to bed.”

“These resources are vital for the global shift toward renewable energy and advanced technology.”

“This will give the communities, a sense of ownership of projects as well as for contractors to understand that they should be accountable to the communities they serve.”

“I have no doubt that this project will create wealth and much needed jobs in Ghanzi District.”