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[QUOTE="Shamiso, post: 83836, member: 160"]
A leader is actually bragging about building a stadium for once. Zanzibar's president, Hussein Mwinyi, is doubling down on promises to upgrade sports infrastructure, pointing to the finished Gombani Stadium in Chake Chake district as proof. He called the complex a strategic investment for the population's future, stating it will help in spotting and training the next generation.

The facility received major rehabilitation work. Upgrades included the main football pitch, a separate district stadium, and new courts for handball, volleyball, and basketball. Mwinyi argued the project's value goes way beyond just playing games, suggesting it boosts local economic activity.

He mentioned that sports events draw visitors, which creates business for hotels, transport, and shops. The president also framed the stadium as a key community gathering point for public events, aiming to strengthen local unity. He positioned the project within a larger plan using modern infrastructure to drive social and economic progress.

Mwinyi described the venue as a place for shared experiences and civic pride. The government views sports development as a tool for sustainable growth across Zanzibar.
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