“We are looking at advancing the unbundling of Botswana Railways into infrastructure, which is called below the rail, and operations, which is called above the rail, to facilitate a more robust and effective rail sector ecosystem. “We are also looking to introduce a potential strategic partner or strategic partners into a partnership with Air Botswana to restore its commercial viabilities. “These reforms are critical in reorienting Botswana Rail and Air Botswana.”

Motswana economist and politician

Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe is a Motswana economist and politician. Since 7 November 2024, he has served as Vice-President of Botswana and Minister of Finance under President Duma Boko. He is the leader of the Alliance for Progressives and an elected member of Botswana’s National Assembly. He represents Gaborone Bonnington South, returning to the seat after previously holding it from 2014 to 2019. Within the ruling coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change, he is a central figure in the Alliance for Progressives, combining economic work with active political leadership.