BDF 'donates' flatbed lorry to banking week

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) on Saturday 'donated' a flatbed truck for the commemoration of the banking week, a private sector affair. The event, which was held in Gaborone, was organised by the Botswana Institute of Bankers and local banks.


The BDF truck was used in the proceedings. There was a demonstration that culminated at the main mall where various banks held exhibitions. The BDF truck was part of the motorcade. 

The army truck was draped with posters promoting the banking week and advertising the different commercial banks participating. Except for a police patrol car, the BDF truck was the only government vehicle in the motorcade. 

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