ZANZIBAR, April 27 -- ZANZIBAR has set its sights on becoming a leading global hub for investment and diversified tourism, as the government steps up preparations for the Zanzibar Investment Summit (ZIS) 2026 scheduled for June.

The Minister for Labour and Investment, Mr Shariff Ali Shariff, said the government is taking deliberate measures to position the Isles as a prime destination for international investors across multiple sectors.

Speaking to journalists at his office in Mwanakwerekwe, the minister said efforts are underway to address key investment bottlenecks, particularly access to reliable electricity and the availability of land.

“We have already initiated land reclamation projects in areas such as Bwawani and Mpiga Du...