Dar es Salaam, April 25 -- DODOMA: THE Ministry of State in the Presidents Office (Regional Administration and Local Governments) has directed all District Executive Directors (DEDs) to compile and submit lists of civil servants who are still owed salary and non-salary arrears.

Deputy Minister Zainab Katimba issued the directive in the National Assembly yesterday, setting a deadline of May 31 for compliance.

“DEDs must prepare detailed lists identifying how many employees in the education and health sectors are owed salary and non-salary arrears,” said Ms Katimba.

The directive came in response to a question from Segerea MP Bonnah Kamoli (CCM), who inquired about the governments plan to improve working conditions for teache...