ZiBi Magazine

21/09/2025

From less than half a million people in the 1960s to nearly two million today. The population has more than tripled since independence. Do you see that as an opportunity or a challenge?

17/09/2025

More people are realizing that poor ergonomics quietly chips away at productivity and health.

What affects you most during work?

09/09/2025

Every great future is locked behind the right set of keys.
For Zanzibar, those keys include mindset, vision, regulation, access, and inclusion. When used together, they can unlock the island’s destiny as a global hub for technology and business.

04/09/2025

01/09/2025

Zanzibar’s story is changing.
What started with cloves now includes real estate, tourism, and other emerging sectors shaping the island’s economy. Real estate, in particular, is growing fast. Housing, hotels, and commercial buildings are transforming the skyline and bringing new investment opportunities.

Masoud Salim Mohamed

29/08/2025

Ten years ago, banking in Zanzibar meant spending hours in line for even simple services.

Now, with over 70% of transactions happening digitally, things have changed completely. People can save time, access services from anywhere, and businesses have better opportunities to grow.

Technology is making banking easier and opening doors for economic growth and financial inclusion across Zanzibar.

27/08/2025

Zanzibar’s ocean economy is changing fast. From seaweed farming to fishing and tourism, these industries are shaping the islands’ future.

The goal is clear: grow the economy while protecting the environment and supporting local communities. With better skills, technology, and sustainability, this momentum could transform lives across the islands.

What steps should come next to make sure this growth lasts?

25/08/2025

Digital tools are transforming Zanzibar’s business landscape.

For many small businesses, technology offers access to global markets, new skills, and opportunities for collaboration that were once out of reach.

This change isn’t only about economic growth. It’s about solving real challenges, creating jobs, and shaping a future where technology brings people and opportunities together.

23/08/2025

What happens when the beaches that fuel Zanzibar’s economy start to disappear?

Tourism supports nearly half of the islands’ economy. But climate change is reshaping the coastline, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

The future of Zanzibar depends on a balance of protecting the environment while keeping communities strong. It’s a challenge we can’t afford to ignore.

20/08/2025

What if Zanzibar became known as Africa’s Silicon Island instead of just the Spice Islands?

The island is working towards this future with smart cities, tech hubs, and partnerships in higher education. Imagine young people in Zanzibar building startups, coding, and driving innovation right here at home.

Do you think Zanzibar can become Africa’s Silicon Island?