The Fumba Times

Monday - 1st September, 2025
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URBAN PIONEER FUMBA TOWN

First it was an idea few people believed in. Then it became the island’s biggest real estate success. Now it is East Africa’s fastest growing urban development. Fumba Town on the shores of the Indian Ocean is turning ten years old. The story of the...

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Saturday - 1st March, 2025
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NEW CHANCE FOR STONE TOWN

Never before has there been a concerted action like this: The whole of Stone Town and several of its historical icons are being dusted-off, renovated, modernised, repaired and repainted. Two men have vowed to tackle the mammoth task. From repaving...

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Sunday - 1st December, 2024
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THE BIG CULTURE CELEBRATION

Called the friendliest festival on the planet, a revamped Sauti za Busara is on the way. The unprecedented party is set to shake the Old Fort’s walls from 14-16 February, 2025. Musically, the 2025 line-up of more than 25 bands from 12 countries is an...

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Sunday - 1st September, 2024
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READY FOR RENTING OUT?

New choices for tourists and homeowners. A world-class rental scheme for holiday homes is coming to the island. First out comes the calculator, then the sunshine. That goes for tourists as well as for investors. Whether you are holidaying in Zanzibar,...

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