SHINYANGA, Nov. 12 -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed the ministries responsible for Regional Administration and Local Government, Finance and Agriculture to review levies imposed on agricultural inputs following concerns that borrowing costs are reducing tobacco farmers earnings.

He said the review should examine each levy individually, to identify practical solutions for reducing the financial burden on farmers. Dr Nchemba issued the directive yesterday while addressing residents at a public rally held at Nyamilangano Bus Stand grounds in Ushetu District Council, Shinyanga Region.

“I direct the ministers responsible for RALG, Finance and Agriculture to sit down and review the structure of these levies,” he s...