August 12, 2025
WELCOME TO FuTOPIA!
Celebrating 10 years of Fumba Town Welcome and join us for FuTopia, a lively, community powered celebration set in the heart of Fumba Town, Nyamanzi! This family-friendly event blends music, art, food, and meaningful connection in a stunning coastal setting. Enjoy a vibrant and diverse lineup, live painting, storytelling, wellness sessions, and more throughout the
August 1, 2025
Saving tribes with art
Modern artist aligns with traditional culture By Mjeuri Three indigenous Tanzania tribes won some unusual support in their fight against extinction – artist Mjeuri explains what his crusade is all about. Tanzania is home to 120 ethnic groups each with its own unique language, customs, and way of life. In a rapidly changing world, some
July 28, 2025
Hope for the Majestic
UNESCO promises funds for Zanzibar’s last cinema The first visit of UNESCO boss Audrey Azoulay brought good news for the island – and especially for the long-neglected historic movie house Majestic. Examining Stone Town heritage icons, the Director-General promised support for the Majestic, the last of Zanzibar’s former three cinemas. Emotionally visibly touched, the 53-year
July 22, 2025
Ronaldinho Match Postponed to Avoid Clash with CHAN Tournament
It already got many fans excited and asking for tickets, but the hotly anticipated soccer match between Ronaldinho and other international football stars against a Zanzibar all-star team has been postponed, it was officially announced. The match, previously scheduled for 27 July 2025, was set to be a highlight of the season (as earlier reported
July 17, 2025
Tradition with a twist
The art of bathing: new Hammam in Zanzibar The hamam tradition, first practiced in Zanzibar in the late 1800’s, is coming alive again with a brand-new steam bath and massage parlour in the heart of Stone Town. Traditionally furnished, the Zanzibar Hammam is located on Cathedral Street near St. Joseph’s Cathedral. It’s the brainchild of
July 8, 2025
Go Kayaking with no limits
Location Adventure: off-the-beaten track The Bottom Line: Nice sport, delicious food Some people are sporty by nature. Others would not dream of paddling with a kayak on the Indian Ocean. The Membe Kayak Club on the southern tip of the Fumba peninsula caters to both groups. The club is best known by locals and expats
June 23, 2025
Get Noticed in the Fumba Times – Anniversary Special Edition
Be part of something special. Feature your brand in the upcoming Fumba Times Anniversary Issue — a celebratory edition designed to spotlight visionary businesses, voices, and ventures shaping the future of Zanzibar and beyond. With over 150,000 high-profile international and regional readers, Fumba Times offers unmatched exposure across Zanzibar, Tanzania, and 50+ countries worldwide. This
June 23, 2025
Beach Club Fever
THE FUMBA TIMES tested six popular newcomers and classics on the island It was just a matter of time before a worldwide holiday trend would catch up with Zanzibar: the dazzling pupularity of beach clubs. Two stunning newcomers, Le Saint Tropez and Nanasi, have opened in Zanzibar recently. The very first beach club on the
June 16, 2025
Movie time in Mbweni
Attention, movie fans! In the unusual but charming surroundings of Mbweni Ruins the Arthouse movie club has found a new home, presenting film classics and new releases every Wednesday. The shows take place in a well-kept outdoor section of the ruins with no more ceiling but within beautiful historic walls. Comfortable lounges and chairs almost
June 10, 2025
ONE, TWO, THREE – SOLD!
Zanzibar: new holiday apartments in the midst of Paje in spectacular sale By Andrea Tapper Surf hotspot Paje is getting a brand-new picturesque centre with residences, boutiques and cafés. Everything about the urban-yet-beachy Zanzibar development called Paje Square seems unique: the look, the scope and a completely new sales process. What is advertised as the
May 26, 2025
Murals with a Mission
Saving wildlife through stunning art in Zanzibar By Andrea Tapper Ten artists, ten masterpieces, one wild cause. In Fumba Town recently, young mural masters from East Africa revealed the secret of just how to get a painting on a wall. Their art is here to stay. Chimps on a house facade, a Rothschild giraffe in
May 19, 2025
Moving to Tanzania
How to relocate easily with a family Not only has she relocated her family of five several times from Southeast Asia to America, from Germany to Tanzania. Christine Schuppener has made “transition coaching” her profession. For our series “With kids in Zanzibar”, she has some surprising practical and psychological tips for the big move. Since
