DODOMA, Oct. 8 -- The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Msafiri Mbibo, has stated that mineral smuggling poses a threat to the economy and national security, urging Tanzanians to cooperate fully in closing all loopholes that contribute to such acts.

He said this while chairing a meeting of experts from various government institutions to discuss strategies to control mineral smuggling in the country, held in Dodoma.

Mbibo said that it is the responsibility of every Tanzanian to fully participate in protecting national resources, especially minerals, for the benefit of the present and future generations.

“Mineral smuggling has been causing the nation a huge loss of revenue, and there is an urgent need to join ...