The United States of America is losing the battle for the heart and soul of Batswana as China emerges on top.
A new Afrobarometer report has revealed that most Batswana believe that the political and economic influence of China on Botswana is more positive than that of the United States, the European Union (EU), and Japan –
This comes at a time when Beijing and Washington are vying for influence in Botswana.
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