Former British colonies uncertain as Brexit starts

Samuel Outlule. PIC BOINGOTLO SEITSHIRO
Samuel Outlule. PIC BOINGOTLO SEITSHIRO

On the sidelines of the annual diplomats conference, Mmegi caught up with Botswana’s Ambassador to Belgium and European Union, Samuel Outlule who tells us that Brexit has sparked uncertainty among former British colonies

How many Batswana are currently living in the EuroZone?

Batswana are not many here.  All together we have in the region of about 60 living in different countries like Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Vatican. But in the UK the number goes up to a thousand. 

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Our digital safety is in our hands

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