Zanzibar, Feb. 20 -- The government of Zanzibar has announced a major heritage restoration initiative backed by a $12 million public–private investment, in a move aimed at strengthening cultural preservation while expanding the islands global tourism appeal.

The agreement, signed between the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and Infinity Developments, will restore and modernise several historic sites across the archipelago, including locations within and beyond Stone Town, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre that draws visitors from around the world.

Officials say the project represents one of the most significant heritage-focused public–private partnerships in Zanzibar in recent years, positioning cultural p...