Unguja North, Zanzibar, March 22, 2026 — Zanzibar has taken a major step toward strengthening its economic and logistics capacity following the launch of the Mangapwani Integrated Port Project, a strategic initiative expected to transform the archipelago into a regional transport and trade hub.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, said the project will accelerate economic growth by addressing long-standing challenges, including aging port infrastructure, energy constraints, and high fuel costs.
The US$300 million project, expected to be completed by 2028, will feature a modern port capable of handling large container vessels, fuel storage facilities exceeding six million liters, and 200 megawatts of power generation capacity. The development is anticipated to significantly reduce energy costs and attract new investments.
In addition, the project includes the establishment of a strategic oil and gas storage facility through a partnership between One Petroleum Company and the Zanzibar Ports Authority, alongside infrastructure development by Puma, Gapco, and Zanzibar Petroleum (ZP).
President Mwinyi assured communities affected by the project of fair compensation, while commending their cooperation in enabling the implementation of this landmark development.
