Zanzibar Requires CCTV Cameras in All Tourist Accommodation

The Zanzibar Commission for Tourism has ordered all tourist accommodation providers on Unguja and Pemba—including hotels, lodges, guest houses and Airbnb rentals—to install functioning CCTV systems by December 15, 2026. Cameras must cover areas including entrances and exits, reception and lobby areas, and other key common spaces. Compliance inspections will begin on December 16, and facilities that fail to comply may face regulatory action, including suspension or revocation of their operating licenses. The article notes that the requirement may raise privacy concerns among tourists.