The village is the seat of an education project aimed at providing computer literacy to the population of the area,[2] as well as the Dada (in swahili: "sister") cooperative that is intended to create job opportunities for Zanzibari women involving them in the processing and preparation of handmade cosmetics and food products such as jam, mustard and sweets that are sold in Stone Town.
The facilities includes a nursery school, the only one in Matemwe, and an adult education, where English, Math and Computer skills are being taught.
Internationally, Matemwe is especially known for its relatively unspoiled white sand beaches with few and expensive touristic structures, which makes for an exclusive vacation destination.
The village is fronted by a lagoon and coral reef, as well as the small atoll of Mnemba, which is a particularly appreciated place for snorkeling[4] and scuba diving.
[5] Fish species that can be easily spotted in the area include giant trevallies, trumpetfishes, anthiases, groupers and snappers.