Botswana is seeking Aliko Dangote’s backing for major industrial and infrastructure projects, including a cement plant and a strategic railway linking the country to Namibia, as the billionaire expands his business across Africa.
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Duma Boko, Botswana President, urged Dangote to consider large-scale investments during a meeting in Gaborone, saying the country was looking for major capital projects that could accelerate industrialisation and create jobs.
The talks focused on heavy industry and transport, with the proposed Trans Kalahari rail line emerging as one of the main opportunities. Boko said the project should break ground this year and could create demand for large volumes of cement and other construction materials.
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