ZANZIBAR, Jan. 21 -- ZANZIBAR government has called on private institutions and development partners to collaborate closely with the state in investing in innovation systems to accelerate the transition to a robust and inclusive digital economy.

The call was made recently by the Zanzibar Minister for Communications, Information Technology and Innovation, Mr Mudrik Ramadhan Soraga, during the opening of Innovation Day celebrations organised by his ministry at the Nyamanzi exhibition grounds in Unguja West ‘B District.

Mr Soraga said enhanced collaboration in innovation financing and systems development would support Zanzibars ambition to become a regional ICT hub, strengthen innovation programmes and promote sustainable technologic...