March 25, 2026
Vintage car reviva
Dedicated enthusiasts in Zanzibar keep classic cars on the road By Andrea Tapper To be honest, comfortable it is not. Instead of a glove compartment, a sharp-edged metal rack. A metal handle to open the heavy car door. And when Oliver Rashid in the driver’s seat pauses to show me a “most essential” little plastic
March 17, 2026
The Higher, THE BETTER!
New sky-high apartments in Fumba Town – Responsible holidays in green lofts By Andrea Tapper Where can you still build sea view houses in Zanzibar? On top of existing ones! Quenching the insatiable thirst for holiday homes, meeting higher-density building goals and yet maintaining a thoroughly green approach – that is the idea behind new
March 10, 2026
#My Ramadan "My detox from alot of things"
Is it hard to stay without water? Can you actually work? Are tourists welcome? Hafsa Mbamba, prominent Zanzibari career woman and mum, explains how she personally practices the highlight of the Muslim calendar. THE FUMBA TIMES: Can you tell us about your Ramadan routine – between office and family? Hafsa Mbamba: A lot of things
February 16, 2026
Physio against Stress & Tension
Paul Okundo, 52,Fumba Town Dear Dr. Jenny, jogging on home leave I slipped on a badly paved road and broke my leg. As soon as I was fit for travel I returned to Zanzibar, but I feel I should support my healing process with professional physiotherapy. Is any of this available at your clinic? Can
February 2, 2026
The A-Z of Shoping
Insider tips from Zanzibar’s notorious shopping queens: What to buy where – and what to avoid Where can I buy a nice pair of shoes? Reasonable antiques? Fluffy towels? Even just a decent bread knife? Shopping in Zanzibar – for essentials or that extra-bit of shopping bliss – comes with its challenges. Whether you are
January 26, 2026
The Final Mosquito Hunt
How AI is helping Zanzibar achieve malaria elimination Zanzibar has the digital backbone to become Africa’s first AI-powered malaria elimination success story. Dr. Innocent Nyalala, an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) in Zanzibar, explains how this huge progress was possible. Zanzibar is on the verge of eradicating malaria, with its
January 19, 2026
Stairway to Fame
Great start-up chances for Zanzibar artists In 11 years, the Emerson Foundation has helped many young artists to jumpstart a career. Join them and become an art mentor yourself! Azam TV pays fairly when we work for them”, reports actress Biubwa. Painter Hamsa describes how he has been teaching visual art in an atelier at
January 5, 2026
NOW & THEN
He captured the Dalai Lama on camera, visiting heads of state and everything, Zanzibar: Ramish Rohit T. Oza, here photographed between two elephants in 1975. A few weeks ago, his Capital Art photo studio was evicted from Stone Town, making way for yet another boutique hotel. The photographer wasn’t there to protect his longtime home
December 15, 2025
Stone Town’s new Glitz Garden
Dubai-style renovation completed padel court. An eyesore for nearly two decades – with a collapsed sea wall and little remaining grass – the Africa House Garden has finally been thoroughly modernised. Too thoroughly? Why the premier sundowner spot in town, right by the sea along the promenade of Shangani, would need a padel court, is
December 15, 2025
Greater Fumba’s Mega Makeover
35,500-seat stadium, “Gucci mall”, and university reshape the peninsula EXCLUSIVE Zanzibar’s biggest public-private development is happening right now in Fumba. A soccer stadium, a high-end mall and other futuristic facilities are taking shape on the south-western peninsula. Mostly hidden from public view, the spectacular construction is bound to change the face of the island forever.
November 14, 2025
Two Perfect Weekend Escapes
Travel tips for 48 hours in Nungwi and the East Coast North There’s nothing like a change of scenery – even in beautiful Zanzibar. With lots of new places and improved roads, it’s time to explore. Zanzibar’s two most noteworthy coastlines – the North with Nungwi and Kendwa, and the South-East with about 30 km
November 4, 2025
The LUXURY Race: Who wins?
Should Zanzibar become like the Maldives? The government says yes. Names of newly planned high-class tourism attractions come up constantly. Three ventures seem to stand the best chance of realization – we have checked in with their creators. The Burj: World’s tallest timber tower The highest-priced units were gone first. If you have been
