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10km from the Zanzibar’s main airport, Abeid Amani Karume
International Airport, on the south-west of Unguja island
(Zanzibar). The declared zone covers an areas of 3,000 ha
of land, divided into residential and industrial areas. Fumba
zone is an ideal place for customer-tailored construction of
industrial sheds or warehouses as well as light engineering
projects based on maximum use of local raw materials. The
Fumba masterplan is in place and due to the size of the area,
it is expected to be developed in phases.
• Maisara sports complex
• Construction of markets, Unguja and Pemba
• Development of Zanzibar Liquid terminal (ZLT) for the
importation of liquid fuel
Free Economic Zones
Free economic zones in Zanzibar have been purposely
established to attract FDI, specifically labour intensive
projects, and increase exports. Companies that set up business
in these designated areas enjoy simplifi ed customs and other
administrative procedures. Zanzibar, currently, has fi ve free
economic zones.
Airport Zone
The Airport Zone is the latest declared zone and is
intended to cater for air cargo. It is part of the cargo village
in the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Masterplan.
Investments are encouraged for development of the site as
well as management of its future operation.
Micheweni Zone
Covering an area of 808.8ha, Micheweni Free Economic
Zone is situated in the north-eastern tip of Pemba; 75km
from Mkoani seaport and 45km from Chake Airport. The
zone offers uninhabited and ready land to host investments
of different forms. Micheweni borders the sea and is very
suitable for fi shing, fi sh processing, and related products.
The Zone is divided into an industrial area (547.4 Ha) and
residential area (261.4 Ha).
Free Zones Opportunities
Amani Industrial Park
The zone was declared an export processing zone
in 1993. It is located just 3km from Malindi seaport
and 2km from AAKIA. Amaan Industrial Park is fairly
developed and operational, covering an area of 12.5
hectares. Existing infrastructures include: Industrial sheds/
warehouses, all necessary utilities like electricity, water, and
telecommunication and on-site customs inspection
Zones Development
• Establishment of Industrial sheds and other types of
storage facilities such as chillers and warehouses.
• Infrastructure development
o Roads network within the zone
o Sewage and drainage system
o Power generation and distribution network
o Cleaned water
o ICT facilities
Maruhubi Zone