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An Internet Cafe in Botswana Caters to Chinese Expats

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Stefan Magdalinski, the former CEO of Multiply.com, came across this sign in Kasane, Botswana.


His description:

“Kasane, Botswana. All over the world cybercafes have to cater to whatever expat community needs them most. In Kasane, it’s chinese.”

For more about Chinese expatriation in Botswana:

“In Botswana, China Is Everywhere” (Wall Street Journal, 2009)

“China’s Role in Infrastructure Development in Botswana”(South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009)

“Botswana Says ‘No’ to China”(African Presidential Center, 2013)

Photo credit: Stefan Magdalinski

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