ZANZIBAR, Oct. 7 -- PRESIDENT of Zanzibar, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling the rising cost of living, curbing corruption and addressing social and moral concerns raised by religious leaders in North Pemba Region.

During a meeting held at the House of Representatives Hall in Utaani, Pemba, on Sunday, Muslim and Christian clerics expressed concerns about several pressing issues affecting the daily lives of ordinary citizens.

These included the escalating cost of essential goods, misuse of public funds, indecent dressing, theft of crops and livestock and the imposition of small levies on minor goods, such as household ovens, transported between Pemba and Unguja.

The meeting formed part of Dr Mwinyis campai...