Dar es Salaam, June 29 -- ZANZIBAR is set to establish a major wildlife park, potentially the largest in East and Central Africa, as part of a new investment and conservation initiative in the Jambiani Muyuni Forest Reserve.

The ambitious project is the result of strengthened collaboration between the Zanzibar and the Union governments, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism and its agency, the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA).

Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ambassador Dr Pindi Chana, announced the plans during a visit to Zanzibar, where she held discussions with the Permanent Secretary of the Isles Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources and Livestock at the ministrys Maruhubi off...