DODOMA, Jan. 29 -- PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has asked Tanzanians to remain calm over food supplies as the country approaches Ramadhan and Easter, stressing that there is no shortage of food.

The Premier made the statement earlier on Thursday when addressing Parliamentarians in Dodoma, saying that the national food reserves currently stand at over 400,000 tonnes above the required 150,000 tonnes, ensuring both standard stock and surplus.

Moreover, he issued a warning to all traders in the country to not inflate the price of food supplies during the Ramadhan and Easter periods, noting that there is no need for that as the country has plenty of food.

“There is more than enough food in the country. Any attempt to raise prices b...