By Elias Kamau A tree house in Stone Town? Too good to be true! When we received this photo at THE FUMBA TIMES, we became highly sceptical. Here’s a guide to help you recognise fake shots – especially in your social media. The commonsense warning is clear: don’t believe everything your Facebook and Instagram friends […]
A German couple, one of the first buyers of a beach front house in Fumba Town, wants to start a solar business here. Engineer Ronny Paul, 44, produces custom made solar systems. There seems to be good news on the solar front: a first photovoltaic project is planned for Bambi in the heart of the […]
A new monthly show unites art and music at Stone Town’s historic city beach restaurant Livingstone’s. Wondering where the action is in Stone Town? Head to the Livingstone’s Beach Restaurant every last Friday of the month. Long-time Zanzibar residents Leslie Gueno and Sara Hemed are bringing new spark to the former British consulate with their […]
New generation at the helm of 'Sauti za Busara' Festival New Busara director Lorenz Herrmann, outgoing director Yusuf Mahmoud and new festival chief Journey Ramadhan discuss the beats. What were the best shows, the biggest challenges and where is one of Africa’s best-known music festivals heading? Looking bad at two decades of Sauti za Busara’s […]
Countdown for the world’s tallest timber apartment building Ground planning and technical preparations for the 96-metre-landmark Burj Zanzibar are almost complete. “From our side, we could start building tomorrow”, construction experts say. Developer CPS intends to kick-off in 2024. THE FUMBA TIMES visited a similar timber tower in Germany to assess chances and risks. The […]
It takes a village to raise a kid, the saying goes. But it takes women like Doris Ishenda to manage a village. You may call her job a rather ungrateful one. 10pm, power blackout? Of course, Doris Ishenda will get up, send a notification to the town’s chat group while engineers and workers frantically start […]
Your home is more than just a structure; it’s a sanctuary, a place where memories are made and cherished. Two lady expert brokers explain options to protect your property. Accidents and disasters can strike when you least expect them – in holiday homes and residencies. From fires to burglaries, the unexpected can leave you reeling. […]
Persian New Year in Makunduchi By Michael Clarke One of the craziest events in Zanzibar takes place on or around 23 July. Bring all your grievances with somebody to an end – beat them up! Yes, this is known as a festival, and I guess in its broader sense it is a festival. There are […]
