ZANZIBAR, June 20 -- ZANZIBAR local government authorities have collected over 50bn/- in revenue between 2020 and 2025, a major financial milestone attributed to enhanced systems and diversified revenue sources.

The achievement was announced by Zanzibar Minister of State in the Presidents Office – Regional Administration, Local Government and Special Departments, Mr Masoud Ali Mohammed, during a ceremony to formally dissolve municipal councils.

The event took place at Sheikh Idrissa Abdulwakil Hall in Kikwajuni. The dissolution of municipal councils is in line with Section 88(1) of the Zanzibar Local Government Authorities Act No. 7 of 2014, as amended in 2016, to pave way for the General Election later this year.

Mr Masoud credi...