Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) President, Duma Boko will need deep pockets to finance his lavish election promises, however, he inherits a government with an empty purse.
The new President takes over from Mokgweetsi Masisi who was rebuked by voters for an economic crisis set off by the diamond industry weak global consumer demands. Diamonds account for most of government revenue and export earnings.
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