Botswana eyes $17bn US fund
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Speaking to BusinessWeek during the recently ended US-Africa Business Summit held in Dallas, Texas, a highly placed MCC insider said Botswana has applied to be a beneficiary of the MCC, as part of efforts to revive barren sectors and state-owned entities.
Botswana’s application comes as the country doubles down on selling its story as an investment hub for international financiers and corporations.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...