Zanzibar's Blue Economy Investment Plans to Reach $450 Million
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- The projects are expected to increase the capacity of Zanzibar’s ports to handle about five million passengers annually, 90,000 TEUs of container traffic, 1.8 million tonnes of general cargo and 300,000 tonnes of.
- The opportunities were presented by officials from the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) and the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) during the Africa50 General Shareholders’.
- Mr Mohamed said Zanzibar’s economy is growing at 7.1 per cent and provides investors with access to a market of more than 1.54 billion people through the AfCFTA.
- DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA yesterday showcased investment opportunities to local and international investors, highlighting reforms that allow investment approvals within 24 hours and provide access to strategic sectors.
- Investment certificates, permits and licences can now be processed within 24 hours, eliminating lengthy administrative procedures and reducing the cost of doing business,” he said.