Becoming Zanzibar

Zanzibar is growing fast. But who is it really growing for? In Episode 3 of Becoming Zanzibar, we sat down with Dr Augustine for a conversation that went further than we planned. Some answers surprised us. Some will make you uncomfortable. And one question he left at the end is for every guest who sits in this chair next. Watch to the end. You’ll want to know your own answer. Becoming Zanzibar Real conversations about life, opportunity and what it takes to build here. 

Zanzibar is changing, but what does that mean for investors?
In this episode of Becoming Zanzibar, Ali Thabit Katunda shares his perspective on Zanzibar’s rapid development, investment opportunities, the realities of doing business on the island, and what investors need to understand before taking the leap.
Watch the full conversation and discover the opportunities and challenges shaping Zanzibar’s future.

Ella Naiman left London, came home to Tanzania, and believes most Tanzanians are walking past the biggest opportunity of their lives. Ella is Head of Sales at CPS Africa and a Partner at Empower Limited, the business she runs with her siblings. In this conversation she opens up about losing her mother, the fear of being seen as a failure for leaving London, and why coming home was the best decision she ever made. She explains: Why Tanzania is "sitting on a gold mine" and what the world gets wrong about Tanzanians Why waiting for donors or outside funding is a trap Why Zanzibar is where Bali was 10 years ago How to run a business with family without falling out How to find your purpose and stop overthinking your next move Becoming Zanzibar: Understanding Where We Come From. Shaping Where We Go. Subscribe for new conversations on life, opportunity and building in Zanzibar.