Moshi cement factory has been ordered to halt operations over environmental pollution concerns, with the Tanzanian government demanding the implementation of the National Environment Management Council’s (NEMC’s) recommendations.

January Makamba, minister of state in the Vice President’s office, Union and Environment, ordered the immediate closure of the factory, stating: "This factory should from effective today halt operations pending implementation of NEMC recommendations on environment pollution.”

"The council had after visiting the cement manufacturer, directed the management to observe the Environment Management Act of 2004, which provides for legal and institutional framework for sustainable management of the environment," said the minister after being briefing by NEMC officials and visiting the Moshi based factory. (Source: AllAfrica.com)