ZANZIBAR, Nov. 28 -- Zanzibars Second Vice-President, Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has directed contractors building the Isles new passenger and cargo ports to ensure all projects are completed before January 2026. He issued the directive during an inspection tour of three major infrastructure projects: the Maruhubi (Mpigaduri) Passenger and Cargo Port, the Maruhubi Inland Container Depot (ICD) and the Mangapwani Port development.

Mr Abdulla said the Maruhubi facility must be delivered in full compliance with modern technological standards, stressing the need for digital systems at cargo inspection and clearance points to eliminate manual handling, enhance transparency and ensure integrity in service delivery. He further urged the Zanzibar ...