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Tanzanian tannery mismanaged, warns politician

09/10/2015

A presidential candidate for Tanzania’s upcoming elections has warned his government will repossess a tannery and leathergoods factory if he comes to power. Press in Africa have reported that Jakaya Kikwete thinks private investors have not done a good job of managing previously state-owned assets. He said Tannery Moshi Leather and the Sisal bag ...

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