ZANZIBAR, June 9 -- THE Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF), in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) through the Joint Programme on Rural Womens Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE), is continuing its mission to empower seaweed farmers by equipping them with modern financial and digital tools to enhance their operations and livelihoods.

ZMBF Chief Executive Officer, Ms Fatma Fungo, revealed this during a recent briefing on the foundations ongoing efforts, spearheaded by the First Lady of Zanzibar, Mrs Maryam Mwinyi, to advance the economic empowerment of women across the islands.

She said the foundation has been conducting digital training sessions to teach farmers how to use mobile phones to save mon...