I have traveled to more than 40 countries in the past 17 years, both for pleasure and for book research. I’ve visited some of Europe’s, Asia’s, and Africa’s liveliest cafés, but I have never ...

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR has accelerated efforts to expand its blue economy through new fishing infrastructure, seaweed processing initiatives, and oil and gas exploration, marking key achievements during ...

The beaches of Zanzibar are heavenly. But there’s more to this paradise than white sand and turquoise water. The country is poor and the infrastructure is often inadequate. Nevertheless, people’s ...

Unguja. Industrial production growth in Zanzibar has slowed, falling from 8.4 percent in the third quarter of 2024 to 2.7 percent in the same quarter of 2025.Industry stakeholders have cited several ...

Unguja. The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGZ) collects about $1 million (Sh2.6 billion) each month from mandatory insurance for visitors entering the islands.The policy, introduced on October ...

ZANZIBAR: THE government of Zanzibar has prohibited the sale of alcohol in all areas of the Isles that don’t involve tourists during the holy month of Ramadan, the Minister of State in the President’s ...

As the tide falls on Zanzibar's western coast, 13-year-old Asha* moves across the reef, her gown flapping in knee-deep water.

As the morning breeze brushes against her skin, Natasha Khalfan wades through knee-deep water in the Indian Ocean, her dress flapping in the water as she drags a pile of seaweed seedlings to her farm.

Zipping toward Zanzibar’s spectacular beaches on the rambling, pitted roads heading southeast from Stone Town, Zanzibar City, it’s easy to miss the turn down the narrow passage. Near the village of ...

A new report has highlighted the dangers of recruiting children to support Zanzibar's blue economy. The report, by the ...

Here are unique points about the unique island of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania ...