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ZNZist Weekly Zanzibar News Digest

The week’s most interesting stories from Zanzibar and Tanzania, with the context behind the headlines.

Hosted by AI voices Alia and Badru. Original reporting linked in every episode.

13 September 2026 · 19:37

ZNZist Weekly — 13 September 2026

- Samia Suluhu’s Husband Hafidh Ameir Hassan Passes Away Aged 71 — ghafla.co.ke · thewhistler.ng · Global Publishers · The Citizen · the-star.co.ke · allafrica.com · Global Publishers Related coverage on ZNZist Related coverage on ZNZist Related coverage on ZNZist Related coverage on ZNZist Related coverage on ZNZist Related coverage on ZNZist Related coverage on ZNZist - From Shiraz to Zanzibar: A look into centuries-old Persian connection — tehrantimes.com Related coverage on ZNZist - Iberostar Selection Zanzibar reveals autumn opening date — ttgmedia.com Related coverage on ZNZist - EgyptAir opens new gateway for Zanzibar — Daily News - Zanzibar steps up El Niño preparedness — Daily News - President Mwinyi: Peace and stability are achievements of Zanzibar's 2025 election — Jamhuri Media - Zanzibar tourism arrivals hit record 124,481 in August — The Citizen · The Citizen Related coverage on ZNZist Related coverage on ZNZist - President Mwinyi: Zanzibar Continues to Attract Tourism Investment — Jamhuri Media · HabariLeo Hosted by AI voices; stories curated from the sources linked below

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6 September 2026 · 19:58

ZNZist Weekly — 06 September 2026

- Tanzania's Zanzibar honors Chinese medical experts — CGTN - Christians in Zanzibar continue worship despite growing threats, increasing attacks along Tanzania’s coast — Christian Daily International - Yas Zanzibar Marathon targets 10,000 runners as preparations intensify — The Citizen - Zanzibar farmers decry power, poor roads and weak markets — The Citizen - Stanbic commits Sh200m to Fahari ya Zanzibar 2026 — The Citizen - Tanzania Named Africa’s Leading Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards — EIN Presswire press release · WebWire press release · CAJ News Africa Related coverage on ZNZist Related coverage on ZNZist - FuTopia Sets Dates for Third Edition in Zanzibar — Daily News · Music In Africa Related coverage on ZNZist - Mamas of Zanzibar: How Women Are Turning Culture Into a Livelihood Through Tourism — The Chanzo Hosted by AI voices; stories curated from the sources linked below

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30 August 2026 · 18:26

ZNZist Weekly — 30 August 2026

- Tanzania's Zanzibar sets up advisory committee to eliminate neglected tropical diseases — Eastleigh Voice - TADB and ZEEA to Collaborate in Strengthening Investment and Agricultural Financing in Zanzibar — Jamhuri Media · Habari Leo - Tanzania Parliament unanimously approves Ndejembi as vice-president — Nukta Africa · Habari Leo · Habari Leo · Global Publishers Related coverage on ZNZist - Nchimbi expelled from CCM — BBC · Jamhuri Media · Jamhuri Media · BBC · Global Publishers · Global Publishers · Habari Leo · Habari Leo · BBC · Nukta Africa · The Citizen Related coverage on ZNZist - IslandPlas project coordinates a stronger path towards circular plastics economy in Zanzibar — IUCN - Zanzibar, China launch marine research initiative — Daily News - Africa’s travel and tourism elite honoured at Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar — Breaking Travel News · Breaking Travel News · WebWire press release Related coverage on ZNZist Related coverage on ZNZist - Beads, bone and brass: The wearable art that’s drawing tourists to Zanzibar — The Citizen Hosted by AI voices; stories curated from the sources linked below

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