Tanzania, July 15 -- Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has given bar and nightclub owners in Kinondoni District one week to comply with government regulations on noise control, safety, licensing and environmental standards or face closure.

The directive follows growing complaints over excessive noise, violence involving bouncers, the presence of minors in entertainment venues and alleged prostitution in some establishments.

Speaking during a meeting with bar and nightclub owners and operators, Mr Chalamila directed Kinondoni District Commissioner Saad Mtambule to work with relevant authorities to enforce the law without discrimination.

He warned that businesses failing to comply within the deadline wou...