Tanzania: Shein Censures Arbitrary Food Price Hike in Ramadan
PRESIDENT Ali
Mohamed Shein yesterday warned traders in the Islands against hiking
food prices as the Holy month of Ramadan starts.
Dr Shein and his
Trade and Industries Minister Ambassador Amina Salum Ali, in separate
statements, censured some indiscriminate traders who inflate food prices
especially during the Holy month. "
It is important for
traders to understand that Ramadan is the recommended month for alms
giving, if we have to earn rewards," said President Shein, adding: "Any
trader who increases prices should be dealt with according to the laws.
We are supposed to
give more during the Holy month instead of exploiting people through
price hike." He directed the trade ministry and other respective organs
to ensure that traders do not hike prices unjustifiably during Ramadan.
The president also
ordered smooth supply of social services, including safe and clean water
to citizens. Dr Shein said, "Delivery of other services must be
improved throughout the month and beyond."
He thanked farmers
for producing enough produce, including 8,539.39 tonnes, which were
procured for 119bn/- during the 2017/2018 period. Ambassador Amina vowed
to ensure commodity prices are kept normal during the month,
adding that the
Ramadan was an opportunity to further grip on good deeds, including
avoiding to cheat customers. The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of
the Islamic calendar and is observed by all Muslims Worldwide as the
fasting period, Sawm,
with all adult
believers supposed to abstain from food, drinks and any other forbidden
acts under Islamic teachings, from dawn to sunset
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