TDB's Commitment to Support Zanzibar's Strategic Projects
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- Dr Mwinyi made the remarks today, August 10, 2026, when he met the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Trade and Development Bank (TDB), Admassu Tadesse, and his delegation at the Zanzibar House in Unguja.
- ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, said his government is continuing to explore new and affordable sources of financing to implement major strategic projects and accelerate the development of Zanzibar.
- He said Zanzibar intends to utilise various financing mechanisms to expand investment opportunities in key strategic projects, including the Mangapwani Integrated Port, energy, housing, oil and gas, as well as social.
- He said the bank could support Zanzibar through various financing mechanisms, including project preparation financing, investment financing and affordable capital.D TDB expressed its readiness to work with the Zanzibar.
- The partnership is expected to strengthen Zanzibar’s access to capital for major infrastructure projects and sectors that drive economic growth, while expanding the role of financial institutions and the private sector.