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Magufuli orders minister to repossess closed factories from investors

Tanzania's President John Magufuli. AFP PHOTO | FILE

Tanzania President John Magufuli has directed the Industry and Trade minister, Charles Mwijage, to repossess former government factories that had been sold to investors but are now closed.

The president said the government erred in the past by selling these plants to individuals "who are not bothered" and now 197 factories lie in ruin.

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