ZANZIBAR, Aug 10 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi laid the foundation stone for a new industrial park on 173 hectares of land here which is set to transform the Islands’ industrial landscape.
“Investors will be drawn to this location because we have prioritised infrastructure development before inviting them,” Dr Mwinyi stated during the ceremony, which included the unveiling of a foundation stone for the construction of a 7.83-kilometres road to enhance connectivity.
The new industrial park in Dunga Zuze village, Unguja Central District, is set to host a variety of enterprises, including those involved in goods production, transportation equipment, textiles, garments and food processing.
“Infrastructure development is crucial for attracting investors. This project will provide many Zanzibaris and Tanzanians with employment opportunities and will foster modern industries,” Dr Mwinyi said.
The president noted that the industrial park is a key component of Zanzibar’s industrialisation strategy and is expected to contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth.
Dr Mwinyi further said that the park aligns with Zanzibar’s Vision 2050, the ruling party CCM 2020-2025 Election Manifesto and the Zanzibar Development Plan (ZDP).
Dr Mwinyi reiterated the importance of investing in infrastructure, such as road networks to production areas, to reduce transportation costs for producers. This, he said, is a top priority for his administration.
Zanzibar Minister for Trade and Industrial Development, Omar Said Shaaban, informed the enthusiastic audience that the development of Dunga Zuze Industrial Park is part of the Zanzibar Industrial Policy of 2019-2026.
Principal Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development, Fatma Mbarouk Khamis, noted that Dunga Zuze, along with Pangatupu in Unguja and Chamanangwe in Pemba, has been strategically selected for industrial investment.
As a sign of the area’s strategic importance, Dr Mwinyi witnessed the signing of documents for the construction of pharmaceutical and vaccine factories, an industry product testing laboratory and a car assembly factory.
The Principal Secretary revealed that over 590.7m/- has been allocated as compensation for approximately 41 individuals who had to relocate their properties for the project.
Additionally, a budget of no less than 40bn/- has been set aside for fencing the area, constructing industrial sheds and developing other infrastructure, including electricity. — NNN-DAILYNEWS
