Government Directives for Cement Manufacturers to Propose Solutions for Supply Shortages and Price Increases

TLDR

• The government has directed cement manufacturers to propose measures to address supply shortages and rising prices.
• The directives were issued by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ambassador Waziri Salum, during a meeting in Dodoma.
• The meeting included cement producers and key regulatory institutions such as the Fair Competition Commission and the Tanzania Bureau of Standards.
• Manufacturers have been given seven days to assess challenges affecting cement prices and availability.
• The proposals should provide practical solutions to ensure adequate supply and control price increases.