In a move aimed at modernising parking fee collection and enhancing transparency, Mixx, a mobile financial services company, has partnered with the Stone Town Conservation and Development Authority (STCDA) and Osaju Company Ltd to launch a digital parking payment system within the Stone Town Conservation Area.
The system, now operational across key zones including Darajani, Malindi, Forodhani, Vuga, and the Port area, allows drivers to pay parking fees directly via mobile phones, either through the Mixx Super App, USSD, or Osaju agents. The new model eliminates cash handling, provides real-time payment tracking, and ensures direct revenue remittance to the Authority.
Mixx’s Commercial Manager for Zanzibar, Salum Nassor Mohamed, said the initiative is part of a broader commitment to improve service delivery through technology.
“Citizens can now pay parking fees easily, safely, and transparently using their phones. This partnership marks a major step toward strengthening government revenue systems and simplifying life for residents,” he said.
Mr. Salum explained that users can access the service by searching for the Osaju Parking Mini App on the Mixx Super App or by visiting the Osaju website for step-by-step payment guidance. Feature phone users can also pay through USSD or registered agents.
The Director General of STCDA, Ali Said Bakar, said the introduction of the digital payment platform aligns with directives from the Eighth Phase Government under President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, which emphasize digital transformation in public institutions.
“This system gives us a transparent and efficient way to manage parking revenues while allowing citizens to make payments anytime, anywhere,” he noted.
“We believe our collaboration with Mixx and Osaju will enhance revenue collection and improve service delivery for the people of Zanzibar.”
Farida Said Uledi, Director of Osaju Company Ltd, described the system as a milestone in digital service delivery.
“Our goal is to set a new standard for smart, transparent public payment systems,” she said. “By reducing cash handling and automating collection, we are improving how parking services are managed across the city.”
The initiative is expected to serve as a model for similar projects across Tanzania, supporting the government’s push for increased efficiency and accountability in public revenue systems.
