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Tanzania / Zanzibar · Tourism · Tourism & makers · Researched feature and programme preview

Beyond Zanzibar’s beaches, the makers turning tourism’s waste into useful objects

Essence of Africa’s October 20–22 trade programme brings local sourcing and community experiences into view. CHAKO’s existing glass-and-craft model offers a practical question for buyers: where does visitor spending go after the holiday is sold?

19 Oct 2026, 21:06 WAT

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South Africa · Tourism · Tourism explainer · October 1 summit in context

South Africa’s R3.5bn tourism pipeline is not a booking calendar

The October 1 summit presented 15 investment opportunities; another 11 North West proposals still needed screening. A researched explainer on what those stages mean for communities, small suppliers and travellers.

18 Oct 2026, 09:04 WAT

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