ZANZIBAR, Oct. 8 -- ZANZIBAR Presidential Candidate through Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Dr Hussein Mwinyi has pledged that if elected, his government will compensate all residents who vacated their land to make way for the construction of Shumba Port, which is the new fishing port and fishing training centre in Pemba.

Dr Mwinyi assured that the payments will be made fairly and without discrimination.

Speaking to residents of Shumba Mjini in Micheweni District, North Pemba Region, Dr Mwinyi said that the evaluation of the affected areas had already been completed and reports submitted to the Ministry of State, Presidents Office (Finance and Planning) for payment procedures.

“The government will ensure that everyone entitled to comp...