Zanzibar registers 45 new investment projects worth $218 million

Zanzibar's investment surge in just 100 days screams serious money confidence from outsiders.

Fresh projects flood in quickly

• Zanzibar pulled 45 new investment deals worth over 218 million dollars.
• Total approved projects under this administration hit 607 now.
• Cumulative investments reached 1,351, with value topping 14.4 billion dollars.
• Sharrif Ali Sharrif dropped the numbers during a ministry report.

Digital upgrades slash red tape

• The Zanzibar Investment Electronic Window finished rollout recently.
• Platform ties together key agencies for smoother approvals.
• Expect faster registrations plus cheaper costs for newcomers.
• Bureaucracy gets gutted to lure more serious players.

Infrastructure pushes target key zones

• Fumba Port expansion plans move forward steadily.
• Eight kilometres of internal roads are slated for the Fumba investment area.
• IT Madrasa site assessments done for upcoming upgrades.
• Special zones get beefed up to handle bigger operations.

PPP deals multiply fast

• Several public-private partnerships were signed in the opening 100 days.
• Total active PPP projects climbed to 21 overall.
• Vehicle registration management and sports grounds operation are included.
• Fibre-optic network plus five-star Buyu hotel stay in talks.

Labour side shows solid gains

• Inspections hit 78 workplaces across Unguja and Pemba.
• Ninety-five percent meet the 347,000 minimum wage standard.
• 3,408 employment contracts got verified for full compliance.
• Decent Work Country Programme III launched with ILO backing.