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Pemba transport set for major upgrade, says Mwinyi

ZANZIBAR, Feb. 19 -- ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has moved to tackle the chronic transport and cargo challenges on Pemba Island, announcing the acquisition of new vessels and a directive for ... Read More


ZEEA tightens loan rules as billions at risk

ZANZIBAR, Feb. 19 -- THE Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Agency (ZEEA) has cautioned that borrowers without collateral are at a higher risk of defaulting on their loans. Deputy Minister in the Ministry... Read More


Clove farmers urged to shun smuggling

ZANZIBAR, Feb. 5 -- CLOVE farmers using the Kiwani clove buying centre in Mkoani District have urged their fellow farmers to abandon smuggling and instead sell their produce directly to the government... Read More


Committees urged to defend Zanzibar's budget priorities

ZANZIBAR, Feb. 2 -- ZANZIBAR Minister for Finance and Planning Dr Juma Malik Akili has called on parliamentary committees to work closely with the Treasury, not just as overseers, but as partners in p... Read More


Zanzibar steps up fight against illegal fishing

ZANZIBAR, Jan. 29 -- ZANZIBAR Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries has reaffirmed its commitment to ending illegal fishing practices to protect marine resources that sustain the islands economy and ... Read More


Mwinyi drives maritime modernisation, boosts economy

ZANZIBAR, Jan. 21 -- ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has emphasised the need to modernise maritime transport to enhance the Isles economy. Dr Mwinyi said maritime transport remains the backbone of Z... Read More


Z'bar courts private sector to power digital economy

ZANZIBAR, Jan. 21 -- ZANZIBAR government has called on private institutions and development partners to collaborate closely with the state in investing in innovation systems to accelerate the transiti... Read More