2008 Zanzibar power blackout had a projected working life of 25 years when laid in 1976. It has now served for almost 35 years, ten years after it was due to be replaced. The power in Zanzibar was restored in March, 2010. 2008 Zanzibar power blackout The 2008 Zanzibar Power blackout was an extensive power outage on Zanzibar, Tanzania. A similar and longer event happened in Zanzibar in 2009. The island was without power for more than three months. During May and June 2008, Zanzibar suffered a period of almost one month without mains electricity due to a grid failure which left the entire
Wildlife of Zanzibar colonial-era British seamen at its southern end, dated to 1879. The cemetery was specially built in 1879 by Sultan Barghash for the burial of English people of the Royal and Merchant Navies. British sailors killed during the battle between HMS "Pegasus" and the German cruiser "Koningsberg" in 1914 are buried here. It is about north of Zanzibar Town. Potable water is supplied from Zanzibar. As it is privately owned, stay on the island is allowed by booking rooms on the only lodge on the island or on a day visit only by buying a meal ticket. Changuu Island (or Prison