ZANZIBAR, Jan. 8 -- ZANZIBAR is poised to strengthen its role in marine research and the Blue Economy as President Samia Suluhu Hassan is today set to officially inaugurate a new academic and administrative complex at the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) at Buyu in Unguja.

Speaking at a press conference held at the IMS main campus in Buyu, University of Dar es Salaam Vice-Chancellor, Prof William Anangisye said the President will commission the newly constructed academic and administrative building alongside a Students Hostel today.

He said the inauguration marks a significant milestone in the expansion of higher education infrastructure in Zanzibar and aligns with the governments broader agenda of improving learning and research envi...