Dodoma. Concerns over the return of banned plastic bags have resurfaced in Dodoma after the government suspended operations at a factory in Chang’ombe Ward accused of producing plastic packaging materials without approval.
Deputy Minister in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment) Reuben Kwagilwa ordered the factory to stop production after an unannounced inspection found large quantities of plastic bags being manufactured without the required permits.
“I direct that this factory stops production. NEMC, working with the police, should seal the premises and ensure production activities stop.
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