A few Indian families from South Africa migrated to Botswana in the beginning of the 20th century. Initially engaged in general trading, they gradually built up big businesses by purchasing dealerships for international products, and also successfully investing in property. Most of them acquired local citizenship.
A small group of Indian families from South Africa moved to Botswana at the beginning of the 20th century. Initially, they were involved in general trade, but later they established large-scale enterprises by acquiring franchises for international goods and investing in real estate. The majority of them acquired local residency.