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President John Magufuli scraps government Christmas cards to save cash

Tanzania President John Magufuli

DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzanian officials will not be allowed to send out the usual government printed Christmas and New Year cards this year as part of belt-tightening measures by the new president.

John Magufuli has implemented a series of austerity steps since being sworn in on Nov. 5, including cancelling independence day festivities and restricting foreign travel by officials.

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