WIRE — Eleven pilot resignations, delayed recurrent training and expired licences are driving cancellations at an airline already struggling to maintain reliable operations. BONGANI MALUNGA Air Botswana has blamed persistent flight delays and cancellations on a worsening pilot shortage after 11 cockpit crew members resigned during the first six months of 2026. Responding to a parliamentary question
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