ZANZIBAR, June 18 -- ZANZIBAR President Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has been awarded a Special Recognition Award for being the leading champion of investment promotion in Zanzibar.

The award presented to him by the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) was due to his significant contribution and efforts in opening investment opportunities in Zanzibar as well as transforming the Pemba Island economically.

According to a statement issued by the Isles President Office on their Instagram account, the initiative has succeeded in attracting both local and foreign investors to Zanzibar.

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