Butembo traders keep shops shut for third day in protest over taxes
Business in Butembo, in DR Congo's North Kivu province, remained largely paralysed on Wednesday as traders kept up their strike, Radio Okapi reported. They are protesting against heavy taxes and what they call administrative harassment.
Shopping arcades, fuel stations, shops and small businesses in Butembo stayed shut for a third straight day on Wednesday, Radio Okapi reported. Traders in the North Kivu city are striking over what they describe as a growing pile of taxes and administrative checks. According to the strikers, several state agencies keep stepping up inspections and demands for tax payments. These include national and provincial revenue authorities. The traders say this disrupts the normal running of their businesses. Talks failed last weekend. Traders' representatives met city authorities but did…
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