RUVUMA, Nov. 12 -- VICE-PRESIDENT Deogratius Ndejembi has warned traders against selling subsidised fertiliser above government indicative prices, directing authorities to ensure the stipulated rates are strictly observed.

The warning follows complaints from farmers in Madaba District, Ruvuma Region, over rising prices of the vital agricultural input.

Mr Ndejembi issued the directive on Tuesday while inspecting progress on the MtyangimboleDabaga Water Project, worth 5.6bn/-, which is 96 per cent complete and expected to serve more than 19,000 people in three villages.

Speaking on the availability of fertiliser, the VP said the government will not tolerate farmers being charged above the indicative prices for subsidised fertiliser.

He ...