TANZANIA IMPOSES 25% TAX ON WIG HAIRS

Tanzania’s economics minister has proclaimed a 25% tax on all smuggled wigs and hair leeway and a 10% tax on those made in the country in a proposal to increase more income.

Philip Mpango proclaimed the actions which should come in at the opening of next month as part of his yearly budget report on Thursday.

Wigs, most of which come from out of the country are usually tatty by women in the country. The economical wig presently prices around $4 (£3.40) but they can go up to $130.

Mr. Mpango also concluded the exclusion on value-added tax being located on hygienic towels. He said it was because patrons had not profited from the lesser price as commerce did not decrease what they stimulated when the exception was make known to.

Many women have reserved to Tanzanian WhatsApp groups to protest about the new measures reproving the government of exhausting them .

Other tax rises consist of a 35% tax on chocolate and biscuits – it had been 25%.