Newspaper publishing
Local perspectives, public-interest reporting and stories from across our islands.
The voice of Zanzibar
Our islands. Our stories. Your trusted perspective.
News that brings Zanzibar closer. Discover our newspapers, explore our stories and connect with our publishing services.
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What we do
Core services
Advertising
Connect your message with readers through newspaper advertisements and notices.
Printing services
Bring reports, brochures and other printed materials from artwork to the finished page.
Distribution
Enquire about newspaper availability, supply arrangements and reaching your readers.
From our press to your hands.
A commitment to the printed word.
About us
Public purpose. An editorial voice.
SMSZ brings newspaper publishing, advertising, printing and distribution together in service of Zanzibar’s readers and communities.
Through Zanzibar Leo, Za Spoti and Zanzibar Mail, our publishing portfolio connects people with public affairs, local stories and the conversations shaping island life.
Get to know SMSZFrom the newsroom
News and events
Highlights from the supplied October 2026 editions
3 stories in Edition highlights.
Public affairs
5–11 October 2026
Cabinet appointments lead the Zanzibar Mail edition
An archive highlight on the completion of Zanzibar’s cabinet under the Government of National Unity.
Development
5 October 2026
Strategic projects in focus in Zanzibar Leo
The supplied edition looks at preparations for new strategic development projects.
Edition spotlight
5–11 October 2026
Public affairs, from the front page
Explore the supplied Zanzibar Mail cover for the stories and perspectives leading its weekly edition.
The SMSZ newsstand
Our newspapers
Three titles. Distinct perspectives. Discover the SMSZ newspaper collection.
News & public affairs
Zanzibar Leo
Local reporting and the stories shaping Zanzibar, in Kiswahili.
5 October 2026
Sports
Za Spoti
A dedicated title for the sporting stories that bring us together.
Supplied edition
News & perspective
Zanzibar Mail
An English-language perspective on Zanzibar and public life.
5–11 October 2026
Information & resources
Publications
Browse and download our guides, reports and documents.
Annual report 2025–2026
An overview of our performance, key achievements and future priorities.
Published: 12 October 2026
Advertising information guide
Everything you need to know about placing adverts in our newspapers.
Published: 8 October 2026
Print project checklist
A step-by-step checklist to help you prepare and submit your print projects.
Published: 5 October 2026
Distribution guide
Information on our newspaper distribution network, areas and schedules.
Published: 1 October 2026
Corporate profile
Learn about SMSZ Zanzibar, our history, mission and editorial values.
Published: 25 September 2026
Public notice guidelines
Guidelines for submitting public notices, legal adverts and official announcements.
Published: 20 September 2026
Contact us
Let’s start a conversation.
Have a publishing question, an advertisement to place or a print project in mind? Tell us how we can help.
- info@smsz.co.tz or sales@smsz.co.tz
- Telephone
- +255 714 234 567 or +255 714 234 568
- Location
- Tunguu, Urban West Unguja and Chake Chake Pemba, Zanzibar
- Postal Address
- P.O Box 12345, Zanzibar
Send an enquiry
Share your questions or requirements, and our team will help you with the next steps.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
A little guidance on our newspapers and services. Can’t find what you need? Get in touch with our team.
Contact usExplore Zanzibar Leo, Za Spoti and Zanzibar Mail in the Our newspapers section. The covers shown are supplied archive editions. For current issues and availability, send a distribution enquiry to SMSZ.