Tanzania's Zanzibar's authorities said on Thursday corruption remained the major hindrance to effective enforcement of traffic rules and regulations. Rahma Kassim Ali, Zanzibar's Minister for Works, Communications and Transport, said the disregard for traffic rules and regulations is to blame for many road accidents. "We have good rules and regulations…
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ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi yesterday tasked the Ministry of Works, Communications and Transport to strengthen transparency and accountability so that they effectively contribute to Isles’ socio-economic development.
Oman to put up port in Zanzibar
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Oman to put up port in Zanzibar
THE government of Zanzibar yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) for the construction of a new major port.
Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi (C) stands witness yesterday as Zanzibar Works, Communication and Transport ministry permanent secretary Amour Hamil Bakari (R) and Oman Investment Authority director general Sheikh Mohammed Al Taooqi sign an MoU on the construction of a major port at Mangapwani/Bumbwini. Photo: Zanzibar State House
The big port to be put up at Mangapwani/Bumbwini area will include several ports for handling cargo, containers, fishing, oil and gas, while the project includes the building of a satellite city.