Tanzania, June 29 -- Bagamoyo. The government has reaffirmed that industrial development must comply with environmental laws, commending compliant companies while taking enforcement action against those violating regulations.

The Minister of State in the Vice President's Office (Union and Environment), Hamad Masauni, said this on Saturday, June 27, during an inspection of three factories in Bagamoyo District, Coast Region.

He commended Kamal Refinery Limited, a used oil recycling company, and Roster Vehicle Equipment Limited, a truck assembly plant, for complying with environmental requirements.

Mr Masauni said the two firms demonstrate that industrial growth can proceed alongside environmental protection.

"The government supports ind...