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Meet the Solar Mamas, the Women Giving Zanzibar Electricity

Zanzibar · Zanzibar

Meet the Solar Mamas, the Women Giving Zanzibar Electricity

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Many citizens of Zanzibar, an Archipelago off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa, don’t have easy access to the power grid. Enter the Solar Mamas, a group of women clad in brightly colored hijabs who travel from village to village installing solar panels in homes across the tiny region. Only around half of Zanzibar’s almost 2 million residents are connected to the power grid, many others rely on dangerous fuels like paraffin and charcoal to po…See the Story

Trace Awards and Summit: Who are the nominees

Voting · Zanzibar

Trace Awards and Summit: Who are the nominees

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Voting is now open for the Trace Awards 2025, as the awards ceremony is set to take place in Zanzibar on 26 February. TRACE AWARDS 2025 This year’s Trace Awards ceremony will take place on the beautiful island of Zanzibar in Tanzania. The awards ceremony will bring together a selection of the continent’s and its diaspora’s greatest musical talents. Fans can now vote for their favourites to take home the award. How does this work? Public votes ac…See the Story

Trace Awards partners Airtel Africa ahead of ceremony in February

Zanzibar · Zanzibar

Trace Awards partners Airtel Africa ahead of ceremony in February

Trace Awards has announced Airtel Africa as its official partner ahead of the ceremony in Zanzibar, from 24 to 26 February. The event, which seeks to celebrate the vibrant creativity and cultural richness of Africa, has established itself as a cornerstone event for recognising and amplifying African artistry. By joining Trace Awards, Airtel Africa aims to demonstrates its dedication to supporting cultural expression and providing platforms for a…See the Story

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