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Government must ensure safety of baby milk
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 9:35am
Not long ago, The Express published a story about a discovery it had made, through investigation, of fake tomato sauce and counterfeit versions of the anti-biotic Tetracycline in the country. The well-researched story gave an insight into the severity of the problem of fake and substandard products that flooded the local market, thanks to our unguided policy of trade liberalization. I am not sure whether the paper’s stark revelations prompted any serious action from the authorities to rid the market of the harmful products. Nevertheless, knowing the way our public officials operate when faced...
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Zanzibar referendum
08/12/2010
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IGP’s discourse with political parties
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Let the People Hear
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Electoral corruption
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Brazil shows the way to south-south cooperation
07/15/2010
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Tanzania is an underdog in the EAC common market
07/08/2010
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The myth of Israel’s “self defence
06/24/2010
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Construction of modern bridge across Kigamboni channel long overdue
03/02/2010
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Be prepared – disaster may be at hand!
02/18/2010
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Rejuvenate the teaching spirit
02/12/2010
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