DAR ES SALAAM, July 31 -- ILLICIT alcohol constitutes an estimated 55 per cent of total alcohol production, distribution and consumption in Tanzania, marking one of the highest proportions in Africa.

This was revealed yesterday at a roundtable meeting of government and private sector stakeholders, held to discuss strategies to curb the problem, which threatens livelihoods and undermines revenue generation from the alcohol industry.

Chairman of the Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI), Mr Sufian Hussein illicit alcohol remains a pressing issue in the country.

“The illegal alcohol poses serious public health risks due to its unregulated production and toxic contents. It also undermines legitimate businesses, reduces governmen...