Canopy by Hilton, a new boutique hotel by the American hospitality icon, is coming to Fumba Town. It will be the first international hotel on the Fumba peninsula. The brand’s vibe: “positively local”. “We will bring the story of the neighbourhood into the hotel”, said Sam Diab, Hilton development director, in Fumba when unveiling plans […]
A new hospitality school in Zanzibar trains local youth for jobs in the tourist industry. We tested it. Does the glass stand to the right of the plate, or the left? Can VIPs register in their room instead of at the reception? What is cereal? Tumaini Kiwenge is one of five teachers at a new […]
Zanzibar is famous for historic Stone Town. But now the island’s modern architecture starts gaining international recognition, too. The white modern living style of Fumba Town based on green principles has won a prestigious award in Dubai recently. CPS Africa, who started the unique island development in 2015, received the ‘Residential Development 20+’ award by […]
Better Safe Than Sorry: How to insure your property
Your home is more than just a structure; it’s a sanctuary, a place where memories are made and cherished. Two lady expert brokers explain options to protect your property. Accidents and disasters can strike when you least expect them – in holiday homes and residencies. From fires to burglaries, the unexpected can leave you reeling. […]
Finding the ideal school for children can feel like an overwhelming challenge for parents. Now that its time to enrol (or change schools) here a pick of five good ones. Zan Coastal Academy: Situated just 500 metres from Fumba Town, Zan Coastal Academy is a properly authorised Cambridge international school teaching both Tanzanian (NECTA) and international […]
Aga Khan hospitals enjoy a top reputation in East Africa. Now Zanzibar can count itself lucky to have the first state-of-the art polyclinic run by the community – moreover in one of the landmark historic buildings which is finally being put to good use again. In a last-minute attempt, only days before the opening, the […]
200 new holiday apartments for sale on the west coast. By Andrea Tapper Known as The Soul, Zanzibar’s first residential resort continues its unique success story. After selling out in Paje on the east coast, the holiday apartments go west. In Fumba Town buyers can even opt for a new move-in-pay-later scheme. It’s one of […]
CPS and African School of Economics Join Forces to Establish University and Research Labs in Fumba Town
[Fumba Town, 04.06. 2023] – CPS is delighted to announce its partnership with the African School of Economics (ASE), spearheaded by Prof Leonard Wantchekon, the esteemed President and Founder. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the development of Fumba Town as plans are underway to establish a university and research labs within the vibrant […]
CPS Celebrates Successful Cooperation Agreement Signing in Oman
[Oman, 30.05.2023] – CPS, in collaboration with Fumba Town Development, is thrilled to announce the recent signing of a cooperation agreement with MSKN Company, paving the way for the marketing of CPS properties in the Sultanate of Oman and the Middle East. The significant milestone was marked by an esteemed event hosted by the Chamber […]
Austrian company revolutionises construction in Zanzibar It started out as a humble family sawmill and became one of the world’s biggest and ambitious timber manufacturers – now active in Zanzibar. The Binderholz company, founded in the idyllic green hills of Austria, has become one of the partnering firms in Fumba Town, constructing timber houses exclusively […]
SMALL, CHIC SISTER Where the rich and beautiful holiday No mass tourism, no cars – that’s the most visible difference between Zanzibar and Lamu, both ancient Swahili settlements along the East African coast. We Texplored what the hidden beauty offers today. light effects. A group of jolly visitors is boarding a dhow taxi to commute […]
Beach clean-ups pay school fees The Kawa Training Center has educated more than 1000 tour guides, receptionists and chefs over the years. “We’ve got an army out there”, says director Suzanne Degeling. The Kawa Training Center has educated more than 1000 tour guides, receptionists and chefs over the years. “We’ve got an army out there”, […]
Friday 28, 2023 – FUMBA Town: Tanzania’s fastest-selling real estate development has celebrated the joy of giving with 237 special needs families living in Unguja Magharibi B District of Zanzibar. Presenting food packages to the special needs families from Dimani and Nyamanzi villages, Alfred Vendeline – Deputy Chief Operations Officer CPS, said that the support […]
Bringing Charm Back to Stone Town Italian-born Francesca Scalfari has a passion for Zanzibar and a great talent for design – her newest endeavour, a modern boutique hotel in a historic building, combines both. A Stone Town renovation can take many different turns, and many wrong ones – from careless modernisation to low-budget improvisation to […]
Welcome to your new home, let’s unpack the excitement of relocating and starting your new life in one of the leading beach destinations in Africa, the Zanzibar Archipelago. Living on the island is all about lifestyle, imagine waking up every day to the sound of the waves and the smell of salty crisp air. The […]
Conference, held in Portland, USA. The founding Partner for OMT Architects, Leander Moons, highlighted the availability of timber in the African context and the opportunities of using this material in a more sustainable way to tackle the challenges resulting from demographic development in Africa. The presentation showcased high-quality and landmark projects, such as Fumba Town, […]
Prototype wooden homes for Zanzibar built in record time The boss followed his nose. “Doesn’t the wood just smell amazing”, Sebastian Dietzold couldn’t help noticing when visiting the construction of new “Vizazi” homes in Fumba Town. Vizazi – meaning generations in Swahili – is an all-wooden approach to modern building, an ultra-ecological way of construction. […]
Zanzibar finally has a world class shopping and duty-free zone at the airport. It’s shiny, luxurious and modern but still has a distinct Zanzibari twist: 13 retailers and two lounges are now open for business at Zanzibar’s new Terminal 3 at the Abeid Amani Karume International airport (AAKIA). The whole departure zone leaves an impression […]
Fumba Town backstage: from streets to schools to solar energy. The city of the future, urbanisation on a global scale – these topics are hotly debated all over the world. Katrin Dietzold, co-founder and new town manager of Fumba Town in Zanzibar, explains priorities and challenges – on the ground. THE FUMBA TIMES: A mosque […]
Is it hard to stay without water? Can you actually work? Are tourists welcome? Hafsa Mbamba, prominent Zanzibari career woman and mum, gives us an insight into her life during the holy month, taking place around 22 March to 20 April this year. Please tell us about your Ramadan routine – between office and family? […]
EXCLUSIVE: New Director of Museums and Antiquities speaks out during walk-about in Stone Town More than 1000 years of vibrant history. World Heritage status. Stone Town is a unique treasure, a priceless tourism jewel. Maryam Mansab, the new young director of all museums in Zanzibar, is set to save the “living museum”. Her office, for […]
Timber is the Solution to the Urbanization Challenge
Timber is the solution to the huge challenge of rapid urbanization and carbon emissions facing the world today. “Timber can turn this challenge into a massive opportunity for all. We estimate that the value chain from timber housing has the potential to become an 8-billion-dollar industry. Therefore timber can turn the challenge we have with […]
Unguja. After 19 successful years, Sauti za Busara, one of Africa’s leading festivals, today Friday, February 10 kicks of its 20th edition at the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) in Stone Town. According to festival director, Yusuf Mahmoud, today marks the beginning of three days of a celebration of African music under the African stars with […]
CPS STEM Program Supports Tanzanian Women in Engineering
Fumba Town – Tanzania’s fastest-selling real estate development has unveiled STEM – an inspiring program that offers practical learning, skills and career development opportunities to female engineering graduates. The female STEM support program targets female graduate interns and aims to close the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This program was introduced […]
Zanzibar holiday sparks huge green business in Europe During a three-week-visit to Zanzibar a German couple discovers his mission and starts turning old fishnets into „bracenets“. By now Madeleine von Hohenthal and Benjamin Wenke have sold more than 100,000 of the green accessories online. Together with international partner organisations they have recovered more than 700 […]
CPS company has become the first overall winner in the group of medium taxpayers in terms of local taxes from Unguja. These achievements are the result of complying with the principles of tax payment effectively with the mission to fully contribute to building the Nation’s economy. The award was received by the CEO CPS, Mr […]
1,000 units sold in Tanzania’s fastest selling residential development. Fumba Town – the fastest selling residential development in Tanzania has marked the admirable milestone of 1,000 units sold. The iconic sea-side development that allows everyone, including foreigners, to own a home in Zanzibar is East Africa’s first eco-city that offers ultra-modern homes for any budget […]
Women and sports sometimes still seem an un-easy equation, especially in Muslim countries. But this has not to be so at all, says Fatma El-kindiy who is promoting a rather unusual team sports for girls and women in Tanzania and Zanzibar – rugby. Every time we have a rugby match, more people are coming out […]
Fumba Town Zanzibar, 17, October 2022, Zanzibar’s new eco-town development Fumba Town – a project by developer CPS – joins forces with Sauti za Busara and becomes the main sponsor for East Africa’s most prominent international music festival in Zanzibar. “Busara Promotions is delighted to announce its core operational expenses for the next three years […]
World’s tallest timber apartment tower to be built in Zanzibar
28-storey Burj Zanzibar would be Africa’s first sustainable high-rise Muscat/Zanzibar, 1 October 2022 – The Indian Ocean island Zanzibar is planning the highest green building in the world, a 28-storey apartment tower designed in hybrid timber technology. Named Burj Zanzibar – “burj” meaning tower in Arabic – the spectacular high-rise is designed to reach 96 […]
“We Are Listening To Our Clients” Rayah Iddi sets an example as the first woman construction project manager in Fumba. The Moyoni homes in Fumba Town stand out for several reasons. Entirely built in pre-fab timber technology, the fifty or so low-rise apartments around a communal pool (still in the making) are designed for young […]
Some like it hot, some African traditional, others with a touch of Asia. These three recipes are the bestsellers in Fumba Town’s first kiosk restaurant which has been serving the community since 2018. Paulina Mayala, 28, born and raised in Zanzibar, is executive chef of the popular Kwetu Kwenu – Swahili for “my place is […]
Fumba Town is getting two top-notch public roads and public water access, all to be completed this year. Finally, two brand new tarmac roads will connect Fumba Town to the rest of the world. The roadwork is in the making and expected to be completed within weeks latest by November according to the contractor. The […]
Going Nuts About Cashews Fahad Awadh succeeds with first modern cashew factory in Zanzibar By staff writer Ever wondered why Tanzania is among the biggest cashews growers in the world but rarely exports the finished product? Here comes the answer – and the change. First we get lost looking for mighty Fahad Awadh and his […]
Government acts to bring tech firms here – major breakthrough for Zanzibar. What do dukas (Swahili for shops) and the African tech revolution have in common? A lot, if you ask the Zanzibar government and Wasoko, the continent’s fastest growing company, which has just moved its base to Fumba Town. The Zanzibar government is set to make […]
First seaside restaurant opening – fun for the whole family With quite some structural finesse the first seaside restaurant in Fumba Town is opening – complete with a sun deck, pizza oven, premium steaks and even sea access. Enjoying sunsets only in Stone Town and Kendwa? Think twice. A long awaited new attraction in Fumba […]
With 14 suitcases the Van Bemmel family arrived in Fumba Town straight from the Netherlands, ready to start a new life. Some homeowners buy for investment, others to rent out, you have come to stay? Petra and Frank Van Bemmel: That’s right. We have no return ticket. Why Zanzibar, why Fumba Town? We stayed in […]
The Pavilion commercial centre located in Zanzibar Fumba Town is now open for business. The first commercial centre in Fumba Town, The Pavilion, was opened on Tuesday, 30th of August 2022. Speaking on this, the CEO of CPS, Sebastian Dietzold, said, “The Pavilion will be the first commercial centre for the fast-growing community in Fumba […]
It’s not the label, which makes you green but the content. This certainly applies to the Blue Oyster Hotel, a family-run, popular hideout with 18 rooms in Jambiani. The hotel, opened in 1999, can pride itself of being the very first in Zanzibar to receive the “Responsible Tourism Tanzania Certification” (RTTZ) at the highest, so-called […]
Together Greener – Bernadette Kirsch shares smart ideas for an eco-friendly lifestyle Clay pots are the clue to clean water for your home. How to make your own fresh water in Zanzibar at almost zero costs, explains our green expert Bernadette Kirsch, Fumba Town’s head of permaculture. Water is an issue in many ways: pollution, […]
Latest trends in outdoor furniture – also made in Tanzania Smarten up your outdoor space – the latest furniture and deco ideas here. The new darling is dining al fresco. Dining, lounging, sun bathing: creating a beach & country feeling on your terrace, in the backyard or your garden not only adds space but a […]
President stars in “Royal Tour” documentary film Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan showed guts, courage and acting talent as safari guide for her country. The White House in Washington, Guggenheim Museum in New York and Youtube rolled out the red carpet for “Mama Samia” playing the leading role in a one-hour tourism documentary about Tanzania […]
Fumba’s newest residents are quite famous here: they are the founding couple and directors of Fumba Town. How it is to live in your own project, we asked Katrin Dietzold. We see, you like reading? Oh yes, I’m a real bookworm. I finish about three books per month; the last was “Lost paradise” by Abdulrazak […]
Minister of Water, Energy and Minerals visits Fumba Town Project
On the 13th of July 2022, The Minister of Water, Energy and Minerals, Zanzibar, Honorable Shaib H. Kaduara, paid a visit to Fumba Town, a project developed by CPS Zanzibar. Mr Tobias Dietzold, Chief of Product CPS, hosted the Minister, and he had a chance to take the Hon. Kaduara on a site visit around […]
EXCLUSIVE: How Zanzibar will turn small islands into big-time holiday spots 19 small islands are to become prime luxury hideaways. THE FUMBA TIMES was given exclusive access to the amazing plans for the first of them, Pamunda A and B. Meet Lukáš Šinogl, the new prince of – well, not Zamunda – but Pamunda. The […]
Ultimate coffee experience at Utengule farm and lodge in Mbeya 1400 metre above sea level, where the air is cool and clean, we discovered absolute tranquillity, upcountry vibes, waterfalls and all we ever wanted to know about these brown beans of pleasure. Coffee, coffee, coffee as far as I can see. Rows of perfectly trimmed […]
Fumba can pride itself on some skillful youngsters building mini dhows, larger than a tiny toy but smaller than real boats. Their role models: village elders. One can see them when the sun is about to go down. Young buys treading towards the sea, passing the new Pavilion shopping centre, crossing over to Fumba Town […]
Big overhaul at Zanzibar port is underway Cargo delayed for weeks or months, ships queuing in the sea, clients searching for their containers. Utter the word port and the majority of Zanzibari will just moan. “Not to worry, everything will change”, promises new deputy director of the port, Akif Khamis. Where to start? When I […]
Get ready for surf and soul – First-ever residential resort in Zanzibar opens
The leisure complex The Soul on the East Coast offers a completely new spin on tourism on the island – and lots of fun for global nomads. Christo, the famous wrapping artist, would surely have loved it. A huge black fabric covering an entire block of new apartments dropped down with the precision of a […]
Pole, we’d love to speak Swahili at this point: The latest urban concept in Fumba Town goes as local as can be to provide equitable housing at unrivalled prices. CheiChei was launched on the 21st of November at the Mao Zedong in Kikwajuni – Zanzibar. The event was attended by 1000+ guests including our guests of […]
What wood can do: 1 million jobs for Tanzania, super homes for Zanzibar Wood needs a lobby. Especially in Zanzibar and Tanzania. Katrin Dietzold travelled to Iringa and went deep into the forest to look for clues. Forest – everyone associates it with deep emotions. With flavours, freshness, sounds. I myself am an admirer of the forest. But this […]
The government of Zanzibar through its body Zanzibar Investment Property Authority (ZIPA) has released incentives and benefits that are bound to make the climate more friendly for investments in property on the beautiful island of Zanzibar. These new incentives have been brought with the hopes of boosting Zanzibar – and Tanzania as a whole’s economy. […]
Nestled a few miles off the coast of Tanzania, the Zanzibar Archipelago is recognized among some of the best countries in terms of tourism and investment in the Indian Ocean today. Famous for its historical feel, booming flora and fauna, and abundance of resources, Zanzibar boasts a unique atmosphere where the modern and the authentic […]
EXCLUSIVE Hon. Minister Mudrick Soraga speaks out on goodies for investors A fresh start, a young cabinet: 36-year-old Hon. Mudrik Ramadhan Soraga is one of the promising talents of Zanzibar’s new government elected in October. Frank and open-minded, the Minister of Labour, Economy and Investment spoke to THE FUMBA TIMES about the planned mega-port, business […]
Private rooftops and superb views Vizazi means generation in Swahili. And made for multi-generational living are the new Vizazi homes now on sale in Fumba Town. The Vizazi homes will add to the variety of houses and apartments already available in Fumba Town, the seaside property just a 20-minute car drive outside the capital Zanzibar […]
By ANDREA TAPPER Find out all about new exciting seaside developments just outside Zanzibar city It’s all happening on the Fumba peninsula: Two major real estate developments creating modern living space with holiday flats and permanent family homes near the overcrowded capital. Both aspiring seaside communities, started in 2015/16, fascinate locals as well as a […]
