TANZANIA: Zanzibar President annoyed by the increased use of drugs in the Island
In a special Idd el-Hajj message from the House Representatives Hall in Wete, North Pemba, Dr Shein noted that cases of child abuse, use and and drug trafficking in the Isles were on the rise.
Dr Shein congratulated Zanzibaris who went to Mecca and Medina for pilgrimage. He said was praying to Allah to guide them safely home and join their families. He also urged the people in Zanzibar to spare no effort in safeguarding peace and political tolerance and use the opportunity in addressing developmental challenges such as the rising cost of living.
“I ask members of the business community to be honest in their business,” President Shein said as he congratulated farmers for avoiding smuggling of cloves. He said over 2,136 tonnes of cloves worth more than 31bn/- had been bought from farmers by last Friday.
SOURCE: Daily News, Tanzania
