Zanzibar approves Crypto “Cyber City” to attract digital nomads
Wednesday January 14, 2026
ZANZIBAR CITY, Tanzania (HOL) — Zanzibar has approved plans for a cryptocurrency-focused “cyber city” on its western coast, backing a private-sector project designed to attract digital nomads and test blockchain-based administrative systems under special economic rules.
The development is planned for a 71-hectare site near the Fumba Peninsula and is being led by private entrepreneurs in partnership with the Zanzibar Information and Communication Technology Authority, according to people involved in the project. Developers say the city will combine residential housing with a digital-residency framework that allows remote workers to register businesses and manage taxes without living…
