Diversifying the economy: Lessons from India

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For Botswana, India offers a real-time look at a country diversifying its economy from its traditional rural agricultural heart. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, was recently in New Delhi and put his finger on the pulse of change

Arriving in New Delhi in the middle of a smog crisis was not the best start to developing an article on how India is transforming its economy away from a reliance on agriculture and towards services.

The smog, so thick one could not see the stars at night, was caused by farmers in neighbouring states to the capital burning stubble in the old, frowned upon ‘slash and burn’ method of preparing fields.

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Diversifying the economy: Lessons from India

For Botswana, India offers a real-time look at a country diversifying its economy from its traditional rural agricultural heart. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, was recently in New Delhi and put his finger on the pulse of change

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply