ZNZist Weekly Zanzibar News Digest

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The week's most interesting stories from Zanzibar and Tanzania, every Sunday. Hosted by AI voices Alia and Badru; stories curated from the sources linked in each episode. From znzist.com.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    ZNZist Weekly — 01 November 2026

    - [TRA Zanzibar faces pressure to bridge TZS29bn revenue gap](https://znzist.com/story/4e63e0c1-33f2-41fc-9967-4da63f10f0a3) — [The Respondent](https://www.therespondents.co.tz/2026/10/tra-zanzibar-faces-pressure-to-bridge.html) - [(Hello Africa) Tanzania's Zanzibar seaweed farmers pin hopes on China's import expo](https://znzist.com/story/eb850682-1a0d-4f10-8866-48e9cc25a00a) — [Xinhua](https://english.news.cn/20261028/ffa07b2517b24e1dbf87c88253ee5104/c.html) - [Chinese medical team provides free outreach services for residents in Zanzibar](https://znzist.com/story/28b00559-1bd7-4c48-8da5-3a9c3f8dd0a2) — [China Daily](https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/25/WS6add3b4fe4b06d4aa0564a17.html) · [China Daily Global Edition](http://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/25/WS6add3b4fe4b06d4aa0564a17.html) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/d9a07efd-b8f8-40ec-bcd6-e40a4492125d) - [President Dk Mwinyi to seek permanent solution to Zanzibar's electricity crisis](https://znzist.com/story/21adaa8a-2963-45a9-a012-a548bf0c597b) — [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-dk-mwinyi-atafuta-suluhisho-la-kudumu-la-umeme-zanzibar/) - [Pemba, for Now - The Chanzo](https://znzist.com/story/8375c2ab-8114-4e60-b836-30fd379cc99a) — [The Chanzo](https://thechanzo.com/2026/10/30/pemba-for-now/) - [Feature: In Tanzania's Zanzibar, women build independence from discarded bottles](https://znzist.com/story/dd6042df-a966-4daf-a4fc-9bcba20e0d58) — [Xinhua](https://english.news.cn/africa/20261030/83d06b4187d94d1b92f36935aef73b25/c.html) - [President Dk Mwinyi Handed ITOP Flag, Zanzibar to Host in 2027](https://znzist.com/story/52172832-85b3-4203-a95a-30aa8fa32b86) — [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-dk-mwinyi-akabidhiwa-bendera-ya-itop-zanzibar-kuwa-mwenyeji-mwaka-2027/) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-dk-mwinyi-atafuta-suluhisho-la-kudumu-la-umeme-zanzibar) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/10/29/mbeto-rais-dkt-mwinyi-kutafuta-suluhisho-la-kudumu-la-umeme-zanzibar) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-dk-mwinyi-apendekeza-ushirikiano-wa-karibu-kati-ya-zanzibar-na-jeju-korea-kusini) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/dr-mwinyi-banks-on-itop-forum-to-promote-tourism-and-island-peoples-employment/) · [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-dk-mwinyi-apendekeza-ushirikiano-wa-karibu-kati-ya-zanzibar-na-jeju-korea-kusini/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/9a43b163-f75f-47af-90d2-750dcb6c25ab) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/ee5ed4a9-b87c-465c-8280-0d3840c3d606) - [Zanzibar Air Capacity Set To Soar 33% As New Tourism Data Reveals Changing Visitor Trends](https://znzist.com/story/b5cddd14-d9a9-4c4b-ad2a-83e027b45b12) — [Kenya Association of Travel Agents](https://katakenya.org/zanzibar-air-capacity-set-to-soar-33-as-new-tourism-data-reveals-changing-visitor-trends/) Hosted by AI voices; stories curated from the sources linked below

  2. Oct 25

    ZNZist Weekly — 25 October 2026

    - [Zanzibar, World Bank assess the implementation of health projects in Isles](https://znzist.com/story/2d07efcf-3733-4a9b-9f76-8bb52e598c0e) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/zanzibar-world-bank-assess-the-implementation-of-health-projects-in-isles/) - [Zanzibar President promises full university scholarships for top-performing students from 2027](https://znzist.com/story/638adf34-ab73-4914-88fd-2b2b04de9488) — [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-mwinyi-aongeza-bajeti-ya-mikopo-ya-elimu-ya-juu-zanzibar-na-kufikia-bilioni-45/) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-mwinyi-aongeza-bajeti-ya-mikopo-ya-elimu-ya-juu-zanzibar-na-kufikia-bilioni-45) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/2056861e-d108-42e7-8fce-ed25717b1c53) - [Mwinyi calls for more investment in Zanzibar](https://znzist.com/story/8ae0cd71-4c36-4adb-8640-fb4144225e21) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/mwinyi-calls-for-more-investment-in-zanzibar/) - [Protecting the girl child: Z’bar steps up fight against abuse and child marriage](https://znzist.com/story/6cdd9c04-9070-40cd-b340-689d5e1715fd) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/protecting-the-girl-child-zbar-steps-up-fight-against-abuse-and-child-marriage/) - [Court Rejects Bid to Freeze CHADEMA Assets in Zanzibar Resource Dispute](https://znzist.com/story/90c750b0-05f2-42d4-a50a-b3dc7097d591) — [The Chanzo](https://thechanzo.com/2026/10/23/court-rejects-bid-to-freeze-chadema-assets-in-zanzibar-resource-dispute/) - [CCM Zanzibar meets China’s CPC in talks bolster bilateral trade, unity and solidarity](https://znzist.com/story/f6ac0cb3-7e1d-48c2-b0c8-5920cdd86da1) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/ccm-zanzibar-meets-chinas-cpc-in-talks-bolster-bilateral-trade-unity-and-solidarity/) - [Zanzibar air capacity to grow 33% by March 2027](https://znzist.com/story/53852221-126b-4bb7-b784-99c75faaae29) — [atta.travel](https://atta.travel/resource/zanzibar-air-capacity-set-to-soar-33-as-new-tourism-data-reveals-changing-visitor-trends.html) · [tourismupdate.com](https://www.tourismupdate.com/article/zanzibar-air-capacity-surges-as-rates-fall) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/b349d4b5-8535-4834-a91a-6db59f1248ad) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/dff311a7-20f3-42ba-beb2-3ba2140470ce) - [TAWA Highlights Golf Tourism Opportunity at Zanzibar Wildlife Park](https://znzist.com/story/bdb26e06-4521-45d1-b20d-85ecf3baec8d) — [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/tawa-yaangazia-fursa-ya-utalii-wa-gofu-zanzibar-wildlife-park/) Hosted by AI voices; stories curated from the sources linked below

  3. Oct 18

    ZNZist Weekly — 18 October 2026

    - [GEMS International School of Zanzibar set to begin construction with capacity for 1,500 students](https://znzist.com/story/0bf5ba12-7133-4295-9163-3b708cc02228) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/1500-student-gems-international-school-of-zanzibar-project-in-offing/) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/1500-student-gems-international-school-of-zanzibar-project-in-offing) · [HabariLeo](https://habarileo.co.tz/ujenzi-shule-ya-kimataifa-zanzibar) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/2d5bfaae-034a-480d-a4d8-e7b1783f7345) - [Zanzibar pledges support for dairy transformation](https://znzist.com/story/fd6069ca-b3a4-4162-a6d0-a751d67afcdc) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/zanzibar-pledges-support-for-dairy-transformation/) - [Qatar Airways expands winter network, restoring Zanzibar and Canberra flights](https://znzist.com/story/f94f04c8-9ff1-4ccf-8bca-8570e5901106) — [TravelWires](https://www.travelwires.com/qatar-airways-expands-winter-network-restoring-zanzibar-and-canberra-flights/) - [This is how much the luxury resort in Zanzibar from Love is Blind: Netherlands costs](https://znzist.com/story/3db8382a-27e2-4d75-8ad2-fec89ba7453a) — [Amayzine](https://amayzine.com/en/2026/love-is-blind-netherlands-honeymoon-resort-zanzibar-costs/) - [President Mwinyi Arrives in Armenia to Attend World Leaders' Meeting on Biodiversity COP17](https://znzist.com/story/554b5aec-c071-4bb3-8f3e-3bc1ddb28064) — [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-dk-mwinyi-awasili-armenia-kushiriki-mkutano-wa-viongozi-wa-dunia-kuhusu-bioanuai-cop17/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/df2dffdc-09b1-483b-9a2c-e8061caac21f) - [Zanzibar nurtures space science talents](https://znzist.com/story/320443e1-c5f7-4f19-81b2-bb25fff54692) — [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/zanzibar-kuibua-vipaji-vya-sayansi-ya-anga/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/eda8a48d-6792-4476-bca2-768dfef1f13f) - [Chinese medical team delivers hand hygiene training to Tanzania's Zanzibar health workers](https://znzist.com/story/976a4715-aa7b-4ebb-b4aa-775ddeadfb37) — [Xinhua](https://english.news.cn/africa/20261016/ee5c99341e2f4dbc9ff64a579268907e/c.html) · [Xinhua](https://english.news.cn/20261016/a3f1a50515ff4985bc751d063214c59c/c.html) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/a6f581ef-b13a-408f-b0e5-bea487312836) - [Z’bar, Real Madrid seal youth football development deal](https://znzist.com/story/7f9cc8be-9a9b-40d1-9303-d06e484c6599) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/zbar-real-madrid-seal-youth-football-development-deal/) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/10/12/rais-mwinyi-atembelea-makumbusho-ya-historia-ya-soka-madrid/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/225792a4-b94a-4c95-8153-65b3b1a6c85f) Hosted by AI voices; stories curated from the sources linked below

  4. Oct 11

    ZNZist Weekly — 11 October 2026

    - [Housing project brings revolution to Zanzibar's real estate sector](https://znzist.com/story/c37cc119-58c7-4ac9-8f34-8614c3885931) — [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/mradi-mpya-wa-makazi-mapinduzi-sekta-ya-nyumba-zanzibar/) · [The BizLens](https://thebizlens.co.tz/2026/10/06/infinity-hills-launches-phase-one-sales-as-major-zanzibar-community-project-prepares-for-construction) · [The Citizen](https://thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/infinity-hills-launches-phase-one-sales-as-major-zanzibar-community-project-prepares-for-construction-5622002) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/phase-one-sales-hit-market-as-zanzibar-community-project-takes-shape) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/82fcc0f7-6511-4cc0-a628-e392c213f755) - [THRDC cherishes the SEACJF’s role in advancing Zanzibar judiciary system](https://znzist.com/story/98c2f953-a4a9-4f8c-b192-ff7a61284c61) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/thrdc-cherishes-the-seacjfs-role-in-advancing-zanzibar-judiciary-system/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/4a157cfd-aed2-4d03-834f-758a9bea1a05) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/5263693c-af0a-45a7-a903-6722284358e7) - [Dr Mwinyi jets off for Qatar in a mission to unlock new investment opportunities for Zanzibar](https://znzist.com/story/7acf6585-b451-4434-a91f-c7957c297b74) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/dr-mwinyi-jets-off-for-qatar-in-a-mission-to-unlock-new-investment-opportunities-for-zanzibar/) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/mwinyi-woos-qatar-investment-for-zanzibar/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/0dd4f63f-4c7d-4e11-83d7-bb62164b9ff9) - [HOUSE OF AURORA × ENVI PAJE, INTRODUCING THE FUTURE OF WELLNESS TRAVEL IN ZANZIBAR](https://znzist.com/story/655cb8a9-bc90-4a5c-be1b-0402b463508a) — [Hotel & Catering](https://hotelandcatering.com/news/house-of-aurora-x-envi-paje-introducing-the-future-of-wellness-travel-in-zanzibar) - [Zanzibar Education Ministry condemns brutal killing of Form One student](https://znzist.com/story/f7aa9e70-aaed-44e5-847f-720b1dbba222) — [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/wizara-ya-elimu-zanzibar-yalaani-mauaji-ya-kikatili-ya-mwanafunzi-kidato-cha-kwanza/) - [Zanzibar banks on COP12 Conference to bolster conservation of marine in the Indian Ocean](https://znzist.com/story/c359c954-405d-4e06-8615-9d598f9c4363) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/zanzibar-banks-on-cop12-conference-to-bolster-conservation-of-marine-in-the-indian-ocean/) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/cop12-gives-fresh-impetus-to-investment-opportunities-to-marine-products-tourism-ports-oil-and-gas) · [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/fursa-za-uvuvi-utalii-wa-bahari-kuibuliwa-cop12/) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/tanzania-calls-for-competitive-blue-economy/) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/invest-in-youth-to-unlock-blue-economy-minister/) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/entrepreneurs-seek-support-to-turn-marine-resources-into-jobs/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/6e85b25d-acbd-46e1-8fc9-ba85fe83c7cd) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/9d503bf7-31e2-4b44-8b06-a5e095aaa354) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/3ccf6f62-5fd3-4111-9738-0d6c2b5fe386) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/1b2aefa3-abaf-4e7d-9255-76bfda8bd003) - [British Airways Adds Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar Flights From London Gatwick](https://znzist.com/story/201d973e-8646-4345-a0ce-eddc6c4ddafb) — [rustourismnews.com](https://www.rustourismnews.com/2026/10/04/british-airways-adds-kilimanjaro-and-zanzibar-flights-from-london-gatwick/) · [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/british-airways-kurejea-tanzania-kuanza-safari-mei-2027/) …

  5. Oct 4

    ZNZist Weekly — 04 October 2026

    - [Zanzibar ramps up digital transformation](https://znzist.com/story/48bdeb1d-efdc-4291-9c6a-44e1fb4dac34) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/zanzibar-ramps-up-digital-transformation/) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/29/rais-mwinyi-afrika-isibakie-kuwa-soko-la-teknolojia-ijenge-uwezo-wa-kuizalisha/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/81bc2976-fcfa-4e29-ba88-0d7552520bd3) - [GNU opens new chapter for Zanzibar’s economic development](https://znzist.com/story/c05fe9ea-7cfb-409b-bc87-a0146c53d37a) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/gnu-opens-new-chapter-for-zanzibars-economic-development/) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/zanzibar-first-vp-urges-gnu-leaders-to-cooperate/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/1cc3e064-6dbc-4f3b-bfc6-fc9417fb0fa7) - [In Kendwa, for Kendwa, by Kendwa: The Zanzibar resort designed from the village](https://znzist.com/story/30acfdcd-cb52-45c8-aca6-43653fefaa39) — [boutiquehotelnews.com](https://boutiquehotelnews.com/features/zanzibar-resort-kendwa/) - [ENVI Paje: Becomes the First Property in Zanzibar to Offer Regenerative Therapies](https://znzist.com/story/09330ce0-0293-4461-8bff-c8cb513156c4) — [EIN Presswire press release](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/946333937/envi-paje-becomes-the-first-property-in-zanzibar-to-offer-regenerative-therapies) - [Connecting Tanzania: How local collaboration is powering the country’s digital economy](https://znzist.com/story/bdfa08dd-59d2-4beb-a169-eaf1b6b91390) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/connecting-tanzania-how-local-collaboration-is-powering-the-countrys-digital-economy/) - [Tanzania and Oman open new chapter of cooperation in strategic sectors](https://znzist.com/story/cda78123-52dc-423d-8f44-82063313d245) — [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/serikali-kuongeza-wigo-wa-utafiti-wa-madini/) · [HabariLeo](https://habarileo.co.tz/serikali-kuongeza-wigo-wa-utafiti-wa-madini) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/28/rais-mwinyi-zanzibar-yafungua-fursa-mpya-za-ushirikiano-na-urusi) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/tanzania-kuendelea-kutumia-soko-la-oman-kuuza-bidhaa-zake) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/tanzania-yafungua-milango-kwa-uwekezaji-wa-madini-ya-kimkakati-yalenga-kujenga-viwanda-badals-ya-kuuza-malighafi) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/waziri-kapinga-anadi-fursa-za-uwekezaji-tanzania-nchini-qatar) - [Tanzania and Russia agree to cement ties in digital technology, , mining, trade, blue economy, tourism, and energy sectors](https://znzist.com/story/dbf50e64-35b3-48a8-bf8a-79341d81c126) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/tanzania-and-russia-agree-to-cement-ties-in-digital-technology-mining-trade-blue-economy-tourism-and-energy-sectors/) - [Zanzibar promotes AI-driven tourism innovation](https://znzist.com/story/e26803e3-c099-4467-9045-3eae19a7ec07) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/zanzibar-promotes-ai-driven-tourism-innovation/) Hosted by AI voices; stories curated from the sources linked below

  6. Sep 27

    ZNZist Weekly — 27 September 2026

    - [Know Fatma Karume the woman who held Zanzibar's historical legacy](https://znzist.com/story/cbf0c2bf-53e1-4b24-a03f-9611d2c8e89b) — [Nukta Africa](https://nukta.co.tz/mfahamu-fatma-karume-mwanamke-aliyeshika-kiganja-cha-historia-ya-zanzibar) · [BBC Swahili](https://bbc.com/swahili/articles/cmz9zlwkznlzo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/mama-fatma-karume-kuzikwa-leo-mbweni-zanzibar) · [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/swahili/articles/cmz9zlwkznlzo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/dr-samia-sends-condolence-following-the-death-of-fatma-karume-widow-of-zanzibars-first-president/) · [peopledaily.digital](https://peopledaily.digital/news/president-suluhu-thrown-into-fresh-mourning-as-zanzibars-inaugural-first-lady-dies) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/mama-fatma-karume-a-legacy-of-unity-union-and-womens-rights/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/b5e89410-3685-49d1-bf75-a8395f74fc93) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/c66cd0ed-a4d3-431d-a39f-be90222f9556) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/23456d5e-fe9a-4f50-b509-9ec4a384fa74) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/252fcb47-1d8c-49d0-aef7-39a431d08a75) - [British Airways to resumes flights to Tanzania - APAnews](https://znzist.com/story/618944f3-3530-43b2-a82c-5476647ff39f) — [apanews.net](https://apanews.net/british-airways-to-resumes-flights-tomainland-tanzania-zanzibar/) · [sellingtravel.co.uk](https://www.sellingtravel.co.uk/british-airways-launches-kilimanjaro-and-zanzibar-flights-for-summer-2027/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/61bbaa4b-ac0f-4aa4-94e8-72578cd6d280) - [Dr Mwinyi swears in Othman Masoud Othman as Zanzibar’s First Vice President](https://znzist.com/story/c3084d66-7fee-4a94-a5c8-7d62e16c7525) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/dr-mwinyi-swears-in-othman-masoud-othman-as-zanzibars-first-vice-president/) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/othman-masoud-aapishwa-kuwa-makamu-wa-kwanza-wa-rais-zanzibar) · [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/othman-masoud-aapishwa-kuwa-makamu-wa-kwanza-wa-rais-zanzibar/) · [The Chanzo](https://thechanzo.com/2026/09/23/reconciliation-is-not-the-end-of-the-journey-othman-sworn-in-as-zanzibars-first-vp/) · [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/zanzibars-gnu-presents-new-beginning-not-the-end/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/35677231-da0b-4190-b33d-90c9ea1a6471) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/241d717b-48fd-4ced-b0fb-520937e1e94d) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/57277c51-aec6-4e4b-8012-4dcdd729362f) - [2nd village under “Rashid Villages” to be launched in Zanzibar](https://znzist.com/story/16c9f8d2-3cdb-4516-87d8-594045c6c3b4) — [sharjah24.ae](https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2026/09/19/a19) · [curlytales.com](https://curlytales.com/middle-east/trending/sheikh-hamdan-announces-second-rashid-village-in-zanzibar-with-homes-schools-healthcare/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/09e4ea42-6991-41d5-bc06-dbe4e93ef177) - [Stone Town and the coral-stone city shaped by trade](https://znzist.com/story/87ee2528-cf19-4978-a58e-322cc41b0445) — [ad-hoc-news.de](https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/unterhaltung/reisen/stone-town-and-the-coral-stone-city-shaped-by-trade/70176771) …

  7. Sep 20

    ZNZist Weekly — 20 September 2026

    - [President Mwinyi reappoints Othman as First Vice President of Zanzibar](https://znzist.com/story/728aaed9-bcaf-4ec5-9845-29703985c85e) — [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/18/dkt-mwinyi-amteua-othman-masoud-kuwa-makamu-wa-kwanza-wa-rais/) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/18/dkt-mwinyi-amteua-othman-masoud-kuwa-makamu-wa-kwanza-wa-rais) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/act-wazalendo-yateua-jina-la-makamu-wa-kwanza-wa-rais-zanzibar) · [HabariLeo](https://habarileo.co.tz/othman-masoud-makamu-wa-rais-zanzibar) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/17/act-wazalendo-yafanya-uteuzi-wa-jina-la-makamu-wa-kwanza-wa-rais-zanzibar/) · [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-mwinyi-kamati-ya-ccm-na-act-wazalendo-kuimarisha-maridhiano-zanzibar/) · [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/chatanda-zanzibar-imethibitisha-kuwa-inawezekana-kufikia-muafaka-wa-kitaifa/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/7c2f8d62-dc58-42a2-bfa8-1fa043cd954c) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/785c5624-3b26-453c-9c12-077770536334) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/75a5cc6e-d426-4676-a824-be6d53fc6086) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/70bc6a6a-4a57-4d39-a549-82504524ae02) - [President Mwinyi: Ijitimai to open economic opportunities for citizens](https://znzist.com/story/df9d6aac-1b70-486a-93c7-11a63f66b45b) — [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-mwinyi-ijitimai-kufungua-fursa-za-kiuchumi-kwa-wananchi/) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-dk-mwinyi-apokea-mwaliko-wa-dua-maalum-ya-kuliombea-taifa-juu) - [Mixx, Zangof Join Forces to Empower Zanzibar Civil Society Organizations](https://znzist.com/story/dbbdcd71-ddfc-4da2-80a4-875fde50f6e3) — [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/17/mixx-zangof-waunganisha-nguvu-kuwezesha-asasi-za-kiraia-zanzibar/) - [ACT Wazalendo Zanzibar Deputy Secretary General Begins Pemba Visit](https://znzist.com/story/9620e3c7-3bc7-4341-a506-d9cba627931a) — [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/naibu-katibu-mkuu-act-wazalendo-zanzibar-aanza-ziara-pemba/) - [Ngorongoro Heroes ready to face Ethiopia](https://znzist.com/story/a09ed518-b3e9-4fa0-b540-9775e2f02463) — [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/ngorongoro-heroes-kamili-kuivaa-ethiopia/) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/18/taifa-stars-kuanza-kampeni-ya-afcon-2027-dhidi-ya-guinea-bissau) · [HabariLeo](https://habarileo.co.tz/stars-guinea-bissau-kuvaana-zbar-kufuzu-afcon) · [HabariLeo](https://habarileo.co.tz/taifa-queens-wimbo-ni-ushindi-kenya) - [Tanzania increasingly attracts international investors](https://znzist.com/story/d66ce0f1-467f-44ef-90d7-8350e0291087) — [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/tanzania-yazidi-kuvutia-wawekezaji-kimataifa/) · [Maelezo (Govt)](https://maelezo.go.tz/afrika-ijenge-uwezo-wake-wa-kusimamia-na-kuzalisha-huduma-za-afya) · [Maelezo (Govt)](https://maelezo.go.tz/tanzania-yangara-duniani-yatwaa-tuzo-54-za-utalii) - [SGR passengers to get free heart screening worth Sh500,000](https://znzist.com/story/6e093027-e039-426c-805e-a3a914c3f06b) — [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/18/sgr-na-jkci-waanzisha-ushirikiano-wa-kutoa-huduma-za-afya-kwa-abiria/) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/18/sgr-na-jkci-waanzisha-ushirikiano-wa-kutoa-huduma-za-afya-kwa-abiria) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/trc-jkci-maadhimishi-ya-moyo-duniani-huduna-ya-vipimo-vya-moyo-bure-kwa-wasafiri-wa-sgr) · [HabariLeo](https://habarileo.co.tz/wasafiri-sgr-kupata-huduma-uchunguzi-magonjwa-ya-moyo) …

  8. Sep 13

    ZNZist Weekly — 13 September 2026

    - [Samia Suluhu’s Husband Hafidh Ameir Hassan Passes Away Aged 71](https://znzist.com/story/af8d8b43-99b1-47ef-acd5-085c3f48c74b) — [ghafla.co.ke](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/samia-suluhus-husband-hafidh-ameir-hassan-passes-away-aged-71/) · [thewhistler.ng](https://thewhistler.ng/tanzanias-first-gentleman-hafidh-hassan-dies/) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/07/dkt-mwinyi-atoa-pole-kwa-rais-samia-kufuatia-kifo-cha-mumewe-kuzikwa-leo-kizimkazi-zanzibar/) · [The Citizen](https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/regional-leaders-join-tanzania-in-grieving-samia-s-husband-as-burial-set-for-today-5586770) · [the-star.co.ke](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2026-09-07-suluhus-husband-to-be-buried-today-in-zanzibar) · [allafrica.com](https://allafrica.com/stories/202609080030.html) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/09/09/rais-samia-awashukuru-wananchi-kwa-salamu-na-dua-baada-ya-kifo-cha-mumewe/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/da4dcf3d-4766-4f0c-a1ee-b7066e5a5606) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/aee29da9-bdff-4901-8cd0-a2b06a7a1d51) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/d347eee1-a9d4-4f2f-8276-83767e0f1592) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/66caebd2-33ae-4f73-9462-a4c0ad97407c) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/aa046ff5-22f3-4827-af49-8885e80399e8) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/b9f53fc4-bd38-4a34-bcb7-1591468eac98) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/3d595302-10b8-4edd-8e53-aa87605b7250) - [From Shiraz to Zanzibar: A look into centuries-old Persian connection](https://znzist.com/story/6f691000-34b4-47b6-980e-33778dd679c2) — [tehrantimes.com](https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529770/From-Shiraz-to-Zanzibar-A-look-into-centuries-old-Persian-connection) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/765ddebe-5369-4d3f-89f9-e1129c68459b) - [Iberostar Selection Zanzibar reveals autumn opening date](https://znzist.com/story/b5d9fbae-a1b3-4abf-b033-935874f3ce97) — [ttgmedia.com](https://www.ttgmedia.com/sponsored-features/iberostar-selection-zanzibar-reveals-autumn-opening-date) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/549df957-9f47-46e7-b9a4-175cc12202b6) - [EgyptAir opens new gateway for Zanzibar](https://znzist.com/story/df3d340d-5415-45c9-ad49-004661cdbf65) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/egyptair-opens-new-gateway-for-zanzibar/) - [Zanzibar steps up El Niño preparedness](https://znzist.com/story/b44b7fdb-1598-4c9a-8859-03fc41baabfe) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/zanzibar-steps-up-el-nino-preparedness/) - [President Mwinyi: Peace and stability are achievements of Zanzibar's 2025 election](https://znzist.com/story/7c3d787a-2244-4c7a-b2bb-2a212aaf9bb4) — [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/rais-mwinyi-amani-na-utulivu-ni-mafanikio-ya-uchaguzi-2025-zanzibar/) - [Zanzibar tourism arrivals hit record 124,481 in August](https://znzist.com/story/f1862f95-7c1b-4ee2-a85e-d4eb9867f62e) — [The Citizen](https://thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/zanzibar/zanzibar-tourism-arrivals-hit-record-124-481-in-august-5590494) · [The Citizen](https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/zanzibar/zanzibar-tourism-arrivals-hit-record-124-481-in-august-5590494) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/3de3b35c-7571-4f19-9275-24c24d62dc8c) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/a3fc523c-2dcd-4be1-ab79-ed0d8e0dd1e9) …

  9. Sep 6

    ZNZist Weekly — 06 September 2026

    - [Tanzania's Zanzibar honors Chinese medical experts](https://znzist.com/story/178ecedb-ad5f-4ac2-9292-2bf186f2842f) — [CGTN](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-02/Tanzania-s-Zanzibar-honors-Chinese-medical-experts-1Q6sWaagmPK/p.html) - [Christians in Zanzibar continue worship despite growing threats, increasing attacks along Tanzania’s coast](https://znzist.com/story/645d3d09-9fc2-4afe-b054-0db0b30b9a7b) — [Christian Daily International](https://www.christiandaily.com/news/christians-in-zanzibar-continue-worship-despite-increasing-attacks-along-tanzanias-coast) - [Yas Zanzibar Marathon targets 10,000 runners as preparations intensify](https://znzist.com/story/15bbe30a-05da-495f-816b-82b04be364cd) — [The Citizen](https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/sports/yas-zanzibar-marathon-targets-10-000-runners-as-preparations-intensify-5579170) - [Zanzibar farmers decry power, poor roads and weak markets](https://znzist.com/story/82a114d0-b52e-42e6-9898-7f0f7839b168) — [The Citizen](https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/zanzibar/zanzibar-farmers-decry-power-poor-roads-and-weak-markets-5580536) - [Stanbic commits Sh200m to Fahari ya Zanzibar 2026](https://znzist.com/story/17caccea-d16f-4903-83f1-cbb561a8663a) — [The Citizen](https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/stanbic-commits-sh200m-to-fahari-ya-zanzibar-2026-5581164) - [Tanzania Named Africa’s Leading Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards](https://znzist.com/story/5efdcd35-5e47-4a9d-a86c-6b69e4f52cc8) — [EIN Presswire press release](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/938086802/tanzania-named-africa-s-leading-destination-at-the-2026-world-travel-awards) · [WebWire press release](https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?SESSIONID=&aId=359996) · [CAJ News Africa](https://cajnewsafrica.com/2026/09/01/tanzania-named-africas-leading-destination/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/2ff857f7-2e31-42d5-872d-dfef2ef65c88) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/bcc09c45-1a88-480e-95b8-2da48c09fb17) - [FuTopia Sets Dates for Third Edition in Zanzibar](https://znzist.com/story/ac32aa8d-ddd1-4139-aebf-102c841109d0) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/futopia-sets-dates-for-third-edition-in-zanzibar/) · [Music In Africa](https://musicinafrica.net/magazine/open-call-2027-futopia-festival-in-zanzibar/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/7914d2b6-9b8e-4876-a1ef-403a8010b747) - [Mamas of Zanzibar: How Women Are Turning Culture Into a Livelihood Through Tourism](https://znzist.com/story/aafb2e96-6d29-42da-a456-1ab51e33908b) — [The Chanzo](https://thechanzo.com/2026/09/04/mamas-of-zanzibar-how-women-are-turning-culture-into-a-livelihood-through-tourism/) Hosted by AI voices; stories curated from the sources linked below

  10. Aug 30

    ZNZist Weekly — 30 August 2026

    - [Tanzania's Zanzibar sets up advisory committee to eliminate neglected tropical diseases](https://znzist.com/story/3d37a6bd-f37a-46b7-9261-1b3922a95b7f) — [Eastleigh Voice](https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/tanzania/395112/tanzanias-zanzibar-sets-up-advisory-committee-to-eliminate-neglected-tropical-diseases?amp=1) - [TADB and ZEEA to Collaborate in Strengthening Investment and Agricultural Financing in Zanzibar](https://znzist.com/story/6ce4c993-1f8b-46e3-b951-436caba5fbc6) — [Jamhuri Media](https://www.jamhurimedia.co.tz/tadb-na-zeea-kushirikiana-kuimarisha-uwekezaji-na-ufadhili-wa-kilimo-zanzibar/) · [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/tafico-waja-kivingine-kuimarisha-sekta-uvuvi) - [Tanzania Parliament unanimously approves Ndejembi as vice-president](https://znzist.com/story/ad407ef6-24af-40ca-b8a4-72aff5621a6b) — [Nukta Africa](https://nukta.co.tz/zigo-linalomsubiri-ndejembi-ofisi-ya-makamu-wa-rais-tanzania) · [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/bahasha-yenye-jina-la-makamu-wa-rais-mteule-yatua-bungeni) · [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/jina-la-makamu-wa-rais-mteule-lilivyowasilishwa-bungeni) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/08/29/ndejembi-azungumza-na-wanachamwino-amshukuru-rais-samia-aahidi-kufanya-kazi/) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/1c68d613-a9bb-424e-80b2-88319ebf0983) - [Nchimbi expelled from CCM](https://znzist.com/story/d9f116f2-dd50-4e65-ace7-4ec896f1ab5c) — [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/swahili/articles/c1dl59p2x06o?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/tunamhitaji-makamu-wa-rais-atakayeunganisha-nchi) · [Jamhuri Media](https://jamhurimedia.co.tz/ndejembi-ndiye-makamu-wa-rais-dk-nchimbi-afukuzwa-uanachama-ccm) · [BBC](https://bbc.com/swahili/articles/ceq85dvyev9o?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/08/25/dk-nchimbi-atangaza-kujiuzulu-umakamu-wa-rais-na-kustaafu-siasa) · [Global Publishers](https://globalpublishers.co.tz/2026/08/25/ikulu-yathibitisha-dkt-nchimbi-kujiuzulu-umakamu-wa-rais-wa-jamhuri-ya-muungano-wa-tanzania) · [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/ccm-yamfuta-uanachama-balozi-nchimbi) · [Habari Leo](https://habarileo.co.tz/ccm-yampendekeza-ndejembi-kumrithi-nchimbi) · [BBC](https://bbc.com/swahili/articles/cje82e2jyjko?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS) · [Nukta Africa](https://nukta.co.tz/nini-kinafuata-baada-ya-nchimbi-kujiuzulu) · [The Citizen](https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/nchimbi-ceased-to-be-vice-president-on-august-26-after-losing-ccm-membership-attorney-general-says-5574376) [Related coverage on ZNZist](https://znzist.com/story/2874717d-01ec-454c-b336-05b1ea66c55d) - [IslandPlas project coordinates a stronger path towards circular plastics economy in Zanzibar](https://znzist.com/story/18256f77-9649-40c2-96aa-e1d47d341206) — [IUCN](https://iucn.org/story/202608/islandplas-project-coordinates-stronger-path-towards-circular-plastics-economy) - [Zanzibar, China launch marine research initiative](https://znzist.com/story/479d66f5-3bad-44b5-bba6-433e4135afaa) — [Daily News](https://dailynews.co.tz/zanzibar-china-launch-marine-research-initiative/) - [Africa’s travel and tourism elite honoured at Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar](https://znzist.com/story/db6081c3-a4ae-4ba2-a562-513f433a86f6) — [Breaking Travel News](https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africas-travel-and-tourism-elite-honoured-at-diamonds-bijoux-zanzibar/) · [Breaking Travel News](https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zanzibar-ready-to-welcome-the-world-travel-awards-africa-gala-ceremony-2026/) · [WebWire press release](https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359654) …

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