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AviaDev Africa 2026

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  1. June 2026
  2. Weekend Post

    The remarks were made during the AviaDev Africa 2026 Gala Dinner in Gaborone, hosted by Puma Energy Botswana, which brought together government representatives and industry leaders from aviation, transport, tourism and energy sectors across the continent to discuss opportunities

    Puma Energy Botswana Reaffirms Commitment to Aviation Sector
  3. Mmegi

    "The tangible outcomes achieved thus far demonstrate that the initiative is successfully converting strategic engagements into new and expanded air services," Atamelang said, when speaking at the recent AviaDev Africa 2026 conference in Gaborone.

    Botswana Air Access initiative bears fruits
  4. April 2026
  5. Daily News Botswana

    CAAB chief executive officer, Captain Thuto Toise, shared the developments on Tuesday while providing an update on the Botswana Air Access Initiative and the upcoming AviaDev Africa 2026 conference.

    Aviation ambitions soar
Business

Puma Energy reaffirms support for Botswana aviation sector

The News

Puma Energy Botswana has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to supporting Botswana's aviation sector, noting that reliable aviation infrastructure and fuel supply strengthen air connectivity, tourism, trade and economic development. The company's General Manager highlighted that improved air access supports Botswana's tourism and broader economic growth agenda.

Why it matters

Puma Energy's reaffirmation of aviation sector support underscores private-sector commitment to tourism and economic connectivity.

18 June 2026 · Weekend Post

Thursday 18 June

  1. Puma Energy reaffirms support for Botswana aviation sector

    Puma Energy Botswana has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to supporting Botswana's aviation sector, noting that reliable aviation infrastructure and fuel supply strengthen air connectivity, tourism, trade and economic development. The company's General Manager highlighted that improved air access supports Botswana's tourism and broader economic growth agenda.

    18 June 2026 · Weekend Post

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Botswana Air Access initiative delivers measurable aviation connectivity gains

    Since its August 2024 launch, Botswana's Air Access initiative has secured new and expanded air routes, including Airlink's three-times-weekly Cape Town–Gaborone service in April 2025, by providing carriers with market data, passenger information, and coordinated stakeholder support to strengthen the country's international aviation network.

    16 June 2026 · Mmegi

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Botswana plans runway expansion, new Maun airport within three to five years

    Botswana's aviation sector is undergoing expansion to attract international carriers including Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. The Civil Aviation Authority plans to expand the Kasane runway and construct a new airport in Maun within three to five years to address capacity constraints and enhance connectivity to the northern region.

    29 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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