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Botched customs upgrade cuts off Congo's second city

A month ago, Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) border post with Zambia, one of Africa's busiest land frontiers, went high-tech, with a web-based customs system that was meant to improve efficiency and eradicate corruption.

It's not quite working to plan.

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