Crackdown launched on foreign traders using Tanzanian IDs

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Industry and Trade minister, Dr Selemani Jafo.

Dar es Salaam. The government has initiated a sweeping crackdown on foreign nationals allegedly using Tanzanian identities to engage in petty trade, particularly in key commercial hubs such as Kariakoo.

Investigations conducted by a special committee have revealed widespread misuse of Tanzanian citizens’ credentials by foreigners, allowing them to unlawfully dominate the local business landscape.