ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring reliable and affordable electricity across the islands through major strategic energy projects, such as solar, wind and undersea cable expansion. “This is a deliberate step to ensure every citizen enjoys reliable electricity at affordable cost. With reliable power, we are not only improving lives but also accelerating investment and economic growth,” Dr Mwinyi declared. On his part, Zanzibar Electricity Company (ZECO) General Manager, Haji Mohammed Haji, described the upgrade as a strategic milestone that strengthens supply stability, reduces technical losses, supports investment and indirectly creates jobs. The new system integrates modern technologies, including voltage regulators, capacitor banks and STATCOM, to curb fluctuations and ensure consistent, highquality power across Unguja and Pemba.