DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 26 -- THE recent directive by the Prime Minister, Hon Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, to curtail unnecessary government expenditure is a decisive and commendable step toward fiscal discipline.

Speaking during the inauguration of the MV Mwanza at Mwanza South Port, Dr Nchemba issued a stern call to ministries, local government authorities and public agencies to curb non-essential expenditure.

His instruction was clear they should redirect these funds toward stalled development projects and prioritise the settlement of advance payments to contractors.

By specifically targeting the procurement of luxury fuel-guzzling SUVs in favour of servicing existing, functional fleets, the printing of decorative calendars and the procurement o...