Nairobi, Feb. 22 -- The Tanzania High Court on Thursday ruled in favour of three companies previously denied importation licenses by the Zanzibar Liquor Control Board (ZLCB), as prices of alcoholic beverages and beer drinks rose up in the past few weeks following their limited supply in the island.

The Court granted an injunction requested by Zanzibar Maritime and Mercantile International Co Ltd (ZMMI), One Stop Company Limited and Scotch Store Limited on February 19, restraining the ZLCB from interfering with their operations, suspending their permits or delaying their goods.

Additionally, the Court ordered the ZLCB to issue import, distribution and sales licenses to the companies, pending the final determination of ongoing appeals and...