ZANZIBAR, Nov. 19 -- ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has pledged to speed up reforms to create a faster, friendlier and more predictable investment climate, positioning the Isles as East Africas top destination for high-value tourism and private sector growth.

Speaking on Wednesday after inaugurating the new Tembo Kiwengwa Beach Resort & Spa in North Unguja, Dr Mwinyi said his administration will intensify pro-investor measures in the second term of the Eighth Phase Government to ensure that both local and foreign investors operate in an environment that is transparent, efficient and supportive.

The President commended the resorts Zanzibari owners for investing locally, describing the 10 million US dollars, five-star project as a powe...