{"id":128,"date":"2024-11-20T06:01:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T06:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/?page_id=128"},"modified":"2026-03-13T05:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:51:14","slug":"projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/?page_id=128","title":{"rendered":"Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"128\" class=\"elementor elementor-128\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4890afd e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4890afd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7caf870 e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"7caf870\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;horizontal_scroll&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"130742384\" aria-label=\"Tabs. Open items with Enter or Space, close with Escape and navigate using the Arrow keys.\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-heading\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1307423841\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1307423841\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab-index=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1307423841\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tZASCO\u2019s Landmark Project\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1307423842\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1307423842\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1307423842\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tZASCO Project\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1307423841\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1307423841\" data-tab-index=\"1\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\" class=\"e-active elementor-element elementor-element-a721500 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a721500\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adbc1db e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"adbc1db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65cb1d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65cb1d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">ZASCO\u2019s Landmark Project: The Chamanangwe Seaweed Processing Plant<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">The Zanzibar Seaweed Company is thrilled to announce the ongoing construction of a cutting-edge seaweed processing plant at the Chamanangwe Industrial Park in Pemba. This facility, set to become operational by mid-2025, will revolutionize Zanzibar\u2019s seaweed industry by producing high-grade refined carrageenan, a valuable ingredient used globally in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industries<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\">Key Features of the Project<\/span><\/b><\/p><ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\"><li style=\"color: black; line-height: normal;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">Strategic Location and Timeline :<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .5in; line-height: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\">Located at the Chamanangwe Industrial Park in Pemba, the processing plant is on track for completion and will commence operations by mid-2025. This facility represents a major milestone in Zanzibar\u2019s industrial development.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\" type=\"1\"><li style=\"color: black; line-height: normal;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">Focus on High-Value Product :<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .5in; line-height: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\">The plant will specialize in producing high-grade refined carrageenan from locally cultivated seaweed. Carrageenan is a sought-after product known for its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties, making it indispensable in global markets.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"3\" type=\"1\"><li style=\"color: black; line-height: normal;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">Strategic Partnership with Nutri-san Limited :\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .5in; line-height: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\">The plant will be operated in collaboration with Nutri-San Limited, a UK-based company renowned for its expertise in producing high-value seaweed-based products. This partnership brings world-class technology, innovation, and market access to the Zanzibar seaweed sector.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43650d5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43650d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02e36ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"02e36ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KIWANDA-CHA-MWANI-no-3-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1733\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KIWANDA-CHA-MWANI-no-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KIWANDA-CHA-MWANI-no-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KIWANDA-CHA-MWANI-no-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KIWANDA-CHA-MWANI-no-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KIWANDA-CHA-MWANI-no-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KIWANDA-CHA-MWANI-no-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KIWANDA-CHA-MWANI-no-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7234849 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7234849\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c062cf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c062cf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_20240105065935_0046_D_7_11zon-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1734\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_20240105065935_0046_D_7_11zon-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_20240105065935_0046_D_7_11zon-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_20240105065935_0046_D_7_11zon-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_20240105065935_0046_D_7_11zon-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_20240105065935_0046_D_7_11zon-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.zascosmz.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_20240105065935_0046_D_7_11zon-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9317d8e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9317d8e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91ab625 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91ab625\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>4. Economic Social Impact :<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Empowering Seaweed Farmers:<\/strong>\u00a0With over 85% of Zanzibar\u2019s seaweed farmers being women, the facility will play a vital role in creating sustainable livelihoods and fostering gender equity.<\/p><p><strong>Job Creation:<\/strong>\u00a0The plant will generate employment opportunities in Pemba, from farming to processing and export logistics.<\/p><p><strong>Enhanced Incomes:<\/strong>\u00a0By shifting from exporting raw seaweed to producing high-value refined carrageenan, farmers and stakeholders will benefit from significantly improved earnings.<\/p><p><strong>5. Supporting the Blue Economy Agenda :<\/strong><\/p><p>The project is a flagship initiative in Zanzibar\u2019s blue economy strategy, emphasizing sustainable marine resource utilization and boosting economic resilience.<\/p><p><strong>6. Transforming the Seaweed Industry :<\/strong><\/p><p>The Chamanangwe processing plant will be a game-changer for the seaweed industry in Zanzibar. It will enable the transition from a predominantly raw material export market to a refined product hub, increasing Zanzibar\u2019s footprint in the global carrageenan industry. This transformative project underscores the ZASCO\u2019s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and community empowerment, while positioning Zanzibar as a leader in the global blue economy. 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Landmark Project: The Chamanangwe Seaweed Processing Plant The Zanzibar Seaweed Company is thrilled to announce the ongoing construction of a cutting-edge seaweed processing plant at the Chamanangwe Industrial Park in Pemba. This facility, set to become operational by mid-2025, will revolutionize Zanzibar\u2019s seaweed industry by producing high-grade refined carrageenan, a valuable ingredient used globally in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.\u00a0 Key Features of the Project Strategic Location and Timeline : Located at the Chamanangwe Industrial Park in Pemba, the processing plant is on track for completion and will commence operations by mid-2025. This facility represents a major milestone in Zanzibar\u2019s industrial development. Focus on High-Value Product : The plant will specialize in producing high-grade refined carrageenan from locally cultivated seaweed. Carrageenan is a sought-after product known for its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties, making it indispensable in global markets. Strategic Partnership with Nutri-san Limited :\u00a0 The plant will be operated in collaboration with Nutri-San Limited, a UK-based company renowned for its expertise in producing high-value seaweed-based products. This partnership brings world-class technology, innovation, and market access to the Zanzibar seaweed sector. 4. Economic Social Impact : Empowering Seaweed Farmers:\u00a0With over 85% of Zanzibar\u2019s seaweed farmers being women, the facility will play a vital role in creating sustainable livelihoods and fostering gender equity. Job Creation:\u00a0The plant will generate employment opportunities in Pemba, from farming to processing and export logistics. Enhanced Incomes:\u00a0By shifting from exporting raw seaweed to producing high-value refined carrageenan, farmers and stakeholders will benefit from significantly improved earnings. 5. Supporting the Blue Economy Agenda : The project is a flagship initiative in Zanzibar\u2019s blue economy strategy, emphasizing sustainable marine resource utilization and boosting economic resilience. 6. Transforming the Seaweed Industry : The Chamanangwe processing plant will be a game-changer for the seaweed industry in Zanzibar. It will enable the transition from a predominantly raw material export market to a refined product hub, increasing Zanzibar\u2019s footprint in the global carrageenan industry. This transformative project underscores the ZASCO\u2019s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and community empowerment, while positioning Zanzibar as a leader in the global blue economy. We are proud to be at the forefront of this exciting journey and look forward to the positive changes it will bring to our island and its people. Construction of a Modern Greenhouse Structure for Seaweed Drying at Makangale (Pemba) and Tumbatu (Unguja) ZASCO\u2019s Landmark Project: The Chamanangwe Seaweed Processing Plant The Zanzibar Seaweed Company is thrilled to announce the ongoing construction of a cutting-edge seaweed processing plant at the Chamanangwe Industrial Park in Pemba. This facility, set to become operational by mid-2025, will revolutionize Zanzibar\u2019s seaweed industry by producing high-grade refined carrageenan, a valuable ingredient used globally in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.\u00a0 Key Features of the Project Strategic Location and Timeline : Located at the Chamanangwe Industrial Park in Pemba, the processing plant is on track for completion and will commence operations by mid-2025. This facility represents a major milestone in Zanzibar\u2019s industrial development. Focus on High-Value Product : The plant will specialize in producing high-grade refined carrageenan from locally cultivated seaweed. Carrageenan is a sought-after product known for its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties, making it indispensable in global markets. Strategic Partnership with Nutri-san Limited :\u00a0 The plant will be operated in collaboration with Nutri-San Limited, a UK-based company renowned for its expertise in producing high-value seaweed-based products. This partnership brings world-class technology, innovation, and market access to the Zanzibar seaweed sector. 4. Economic Social Impact : Empowering Seaweed Farmers:\u00a0With over 85% of Zanzibar\u2019s seaweed farmers being women, the facility will play a vital role in creating sustainable livelihoods and fostering gender equity. Job Creation:\u00a0The plant will generate employment opportunities in Pemba, from farming to processing and export logistics. Enhanced Incomes:\u00a0By shifting from exporting raw seaweed to producing high-value refined carrageenan, farmers and stakeholders will benefit from significantly improved earnings. 5. Supporting the Blue Economy Agenda : The project is a flagship initiative in Zanzibar\u2019s blue economy strategy, emphasizing sustainable marine resource utilization and boosting economic resilience. 6. Transforming the Seaweed Industry : The Chamanangwe processing plant will be a game-changer for the seaweed industry in Zanzibar. It will enable the transition from a predominantly raw material export market to a refined product hub, increasing Zanzibar\u2019s footprint in the global carrageenan industry. This transformative project underscores the ZASCO\u2019s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and community empowerment, while positioning Zanzibar as a leader in the global blue economy. We are proud to be at the forefront of this exciting journey and look forward to the positive changes it will bring to our island and its people. 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