ZANZIBAR, Sept. 28 -- ZANZIBAR residents have been urged to turn the expected influx of AFCON 2027 visitors into income opportunities through culture, arts and sports.

The Minister for Information, Arts, Culture and Sports, Dr Riziki Pembe Juma, made the call on Saturday evening, saying the expected influx of visitors during AFCON 2027 presents an opportunity for residents to use Zanzibars rich cultural heritage, arts and sporting activities to generate income and contribute to development.

“We should use this opportunity through our culture, arts and sports because they can bring development to our people,” she said.

The minister said the government, working with various stakeholders, was creating a conducive environment f...