Give two reasons why the British government sought labour in Southern Africa rather than anywhere else.
1. Historical ties: Due to the history of British colonization in Southern Africa, the British government had established strong economic and political ties with the region. This familiarity and existing infrastructure made it more convenient for the British government to seek labor from Southern Africa rather than from other, less familiar regions.
2. Geographic proximity: Southern Africa is geographically closer to Britain than many other potential sources of labor, making it easier and more cost-effective to transport workers from this region to Britain. This proximity also allowed for easier communication and oversight of the labor recruitment process.