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Kabwe’s party pledges to abolish the fishing license system, calling it oppressive
['Daily News Reporter']
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: THE ACT Wazalendo party has pledged to abolish the fishing license system if it is given the mandate by citizens through its parliamentary and local government candidates in the upcoming general election this October.
Zitto stated that the current system, which requires fishermen to pay for boat licenses and licenses for their assistants, is oppressive and discriminatory when compared to other sectors, particularly agriculture.
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A fisherman’s tool is a boat, and yet he is charged for a license.
When we say a nation for all, and prosperity for all, we mean justice for all for both fishermen and farmers,” said Zitto.