August 17, 2026
Nature's Pharmacy
Ask Dr. Jenny Dietzold Readers’ questions answered by our own medical expert Healthy Budget Rolf Speitel, 67 Dear Dr. Jenny, I heard that you are offering memberships for your Urban Care clinic in Fumba, and that homewoners can benefit. Kindly specify, what is the purpose of the unusual initiative and whom would you advise to
August 11, 2026
ART “Total freedom”
A rising Nigerian artist explores female experience and self-empowerment in her art available at Forster Gallery. About her arrival in Zanzibar, the artist said: “The moment I stepped out of the plane and felt the warm breeze, it was complete freedom.” Yakno Abasi Ene recently held a sales vernissage at Forster Gallery in Mbweni, where
July 27, 2026
FuTopia 2026
Zanzibar is in full swing again. June to August means action: kitesurfing in Paje! International live music at the Fumba Town festival FuTopia on 8 and 9 August! And because there is so much to do, THE FUMBA TIMES is launching a new Mambo event calendar on page 3. Pick your favs, join the fun!
July 20, 2026
Tanzania’s Winelands
Discovering the hidden vineyards around Dodoma By Michael Gerber Tanzanian wine, besides being rare, used to have a bad reputation: too sweet, immature, not refined enough. This is changing. Our reporter explored the vineyards around Dodoma – and returned to Zanzibar not only with precious bottles but also a revised opinion in his luggage.
July 13, 2026
Fumba Times | Mambo – What´s on?
Event Highlights: Our team of passionate explorers has ventured out far and wide to bring you the hidden gems, buzzing hotspots, and must-attend events that locals love and the world hasn‘t found yet. If not mentioned otherwise, regular events take place every month. Not yet listed? Mail us your events for the upcoming Sept-Nov 2026
July 7, 2026
THE WOMAN who got into Forbes
Successful against the odds – that’s how you could describe Miranda Naiman. The 43-year old founder of consulting firm Empower in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar has a lot to say about common business traps, Zanzibar and women careers in Africa. We want to photograph her at her desk but she laughingly declines: “I don’t
June 30, 2026
“Zanzibar is a unique brand”
New generation reshaping the island – Transparency builds trust Zanzibar is a brand, no longer an undiscovered paradise. But is the island heading in the right direction? Two leading experts from tourism and real estate discuss. Zanzibar is transforming at extraordinary speed. Luxury residences rise where palm groves once stood. Tourist arrivals are nearing one
June 23, 2026
Home of wellness opening in Fumba
Home of wellness opening in Fumba What do you expect from a good spa? State-of-the art professional treatments, an inspiring atmosphere, innovation. If this was somewhat hard to come by in Zanzibar, things might be about to change. Sebule, Swahili for living room, is a new beauty and wellness establishment set to open on 27
June 15, 2026
How do you want to live?
What affordable housing really means in Zanzibar Affordability is one of Zanzibar’s key challenges in urban development. Rent-to-own could be the golden strategy. And it could start in Fumba. According to official statistics, 10,000 new homes per year are needed on the island. What should these houses look like and how can they be financed,
June 15, 2026
The East Coast Surf is On
Warm water, wild wind and total freedom – Kiters’ heaven in Paje At first glance, Paje looks too beautiful to be sporty. The beach is absurdly white. The Indian Ocean glows in fifty shades of turquoise. Masai sell rubber sandals. But then the wind arrives. Suddenly the horizon explodes with colour: red kites, blue kites,
May 26, 2026
How Big is Africa
How big is Africa? Greenland as big as Africa? This widespread misconception goes back to a world map from 1569 — one that has shaped how millions picture the planet. A newer map shows how it could be done better. No land or sea map can truly portray the Earth as it is. The
May 19, 2026
Serving tea for 33 years
A fixture at the Forodhani night market for more than three decades, Babu Chai never runs out of tea and coffee. The menu, printed out and laminated, contains only three items: spice tea, ginger tea, and coffee. They do come in two different sizes though – in large mugs or in small paper cups. Babu
