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How did Austronesian people beat Africans in settling on the Madagascar Island?
The furthest south area along the east African coast that seems to have had regular contact with the broader Arabian Sea trade routes during the broadly classical period is somewhere near modern Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar Islands now benefit from the surging tourists’ traffic in the mainland’s Serengeti National Park
Zanzibar is now benefitting from the big number of tourists currently visiting Serengeti and Tarangire on the mainland who later connect to the Islands.
Zanzibar crowned the ‘Leading Meetings and Conventions Destination’ at the World Travel Awards 2025 Finale
Meanwhile the 'World Best Private Island Resort Award which was won by Jumaira Thanda Resort operating from Mafia Island reinforced the Tanzanian Indian Ocean waters as yet another destination to reckon with.
New Power Project to light up Zanzibar Islands
The Zanzibari President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi described the investment as a long-awaited step in addressing Zanzibar’s persistent energy challenges.
The Demise of Steller’s Sea Cow and what the world learned from it
Steller's trusting nature, her predictable grazing grounds, and the rich, lasting quality of her meat and fat made her the perfect resource for sailors and fur traders.
The Red Colobus Monkeys of Zanzibar are the Key to save Tropical forests in Africa
Scientists also call for prioritization, support and engagement with people living in proximity to red Colobus monkeys as well as investing in greater conservation education and awareness-raising.
Nearly 100 hectares of mangroves have been restored along the Tanga coastline and Pemba Island
On the other hand, mangroves also serve as a sieve that filter out terrestrial garbage from entering the sea, regulate the temperature and like any other trees they are also carbon sinkers.