Tanzania: Zanzibar Upgrades Its Town to City Level

The Minister for Regional Administration, Local Government, and Special Department, Mr Haji Omar Kheri, has said that 'Zanzibar town' is heading towards becoming a city by July because it is almost meeting the requirements as per international standards.

"Having an international airport, seaport, transport network, at least two municipal councils, improved security and street lighting are some of the requirements that have been fulfilled," said Kheri before members of the Isles House approved his ministry budget for 2019/2020.

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