DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 4 -- THE Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi has directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to work with cement manufacturers to urgently find a solution to rising cement prices and restore the commodity to affordable levels for Tanzanians.

Speaking at the 19th Presidential Awards for Best Industrial Producers (PMAYA) held at SuperDome, Masaki in Dar es Salaam, the VP said the governments vision is to ensure Tanzanians afford a bag of cement at a reasonable price.

“I want the ministry and cement producers to align the production of all raw materials used in cement manufacturing to ensure adequate supply and affordability of the product,” he stated.

Additionally, the Vice-President called for an assessm...