DODOMA, May 26 -- THE government has revoked the licences of three labour recruitment agents accused of exploiting Tanzanian youths seeking jobs abroad, as authorities intensify efforts to protect workers and restore confidence in overseas employment programmes.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Ministers Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability), Evaline Munisi, told the National Assembly recently that the move demonstrates the governments determination to discipline agents who violate regulations and endanger the welfare of job seekers.

“The action we take against agents who exploit and threaten the safety of our youths working abroad is revoking their operating licences. So far, three agents have already lost th...