MANYARA, Oct. 21 -- THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has directed all commercial banks in Manyara Region to accept worn-out and damaged banknotes for assessment and exchange, following complaints that some banks were refusing to receive them.

The directive was issued recently by BoT Arusha Operations Manager, Mr Cletus Mwakalinga, during the Tanzanite Manyara Trade Fair at Tanzanite Kwaraa grounds.

Mr Mwakalinga said commercial banks must accept eligible banknotes in line with the central banks guidelines, urging members of the public to report any bank that refuses to receive them.

He also urged the public to handle banknotes carefully, noting that producing replacement currency costs the government money.

He said some people, particularly...