Confusion Reign As BURS Attempt Seizing UDC Manifesto

Duma Boko PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG
Duma Boko PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG

MAUN: Reports that officials from Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) temporarily seized manifesto documents of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) at the Maun International Airport almost overshadowed the party’s hyped manifesto launch over the weekend.

On Friday, a day before the launch, there were widespread reports that BURS had seized an aircraft and manifesto documents for the UDC.

The reason for the seizure was that the UDC as well as the pilot had not satisfied some customs regulations.  The situation created a lot of uncertainty as to whether the launch will go on as planned or not.

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