ZANZIBAR, July 25 -- ZANZIBAR President Hussein Ali Mwinyi has dismissed claims that the Fumba AFCON Sports City will cost 1.4tri/-, saying the 300bn/- project will boost sports tourism, investment and economic growth.

Mwinyi made the remarks on Thursday during inauguration of the Malindi Bus Terminal, launch of electric public buses and opening of the Malindi Football Ground in Stone Town, Urban West region.

He used the occasion to clarify the cost of the flagship project and confirm the governments commitment to delivering strategic infrastructure that supports Zanzibars long-term development agenda.

The President said that Fumba development extends beyond construction of the football stadium, describing it as a fully integrated spor...