Entries by fbadmin1

Q&A – 26 January 2026

January 26, 2026 in /by

Prosecuted for collecting rainwater I recently read about a man in another country who  was prosecuted for collecting rainwater on his property. It shocked me because I always thought rainwater was free for everyone. Water scarcity is common in Dar es Salaam. To cope with scarcity, I have installed a system to collect rainwater for […]

Plant breeders’ rights

January 26, 2026 in /by

I am a farmer and amateur plant breeder. I developed a new variety of maize that is more resistant to drought. I heard that in some countries, breeders can get legal rights over their plant varieties. I want to know if Tanzania has such a law. Can I protect my new maize variety here? Please […]

Prosecuted for collecting rainwater

January 26, 2026 in /by

I recently read about a man in another country who  was prosecuted for collecting rainwater on his property. It shocked me because I always thought rainwater was free for everyone. Water scarcity is common in Dar es Salaam. To cope with scarcity, I have installed a system to collect rainwater for household use, though I […]

Electronic signature

January 26, 2026 in /by

I signed a contract electronically using a digital platform while working with a company abroad. Later, someone told me that electronic signatures are not legally binding in Tanzania. This worries me because I want to use electronic signatures for business deals. Are electronic signatures recognised under Tanzanian law?” Enlighten me, please. TK, Arusha This is […]

Q&A – 19 January 2026

January 19, 2026 in /by

Wedding dress dispute I recently attended a wedding in Morogoro that turned chaotic. The bride had ordered a custom wedding dress from a local vendor. She paid half the agreed price upfront, promising to settle the balance before the wedding ceremony. On the wedding day, just as the bride was walking down the aisle, the […]

Wedding dress dispute

January 18, 2026 in /by

I recently attended a wedding in Morogoro that turned chaotic. The bride had ordered a custom wedding dress from a local vendor. She paid half the agreed price upfront, promising to settle the balance before the wedding ceremony. On the wedding day, just as the bride was walking down the aisle, the vendor stormed into […]

Corrupt transactions in employment

January 18, 2026 in /by

I work in a mid‑sized logistics company in Dar es Salaam. For months, I’ve noticed something troubling. My supervisor insists that before any promotion or training opportunity is approved, employees must ‘appreciate’ him with cash or gifts. At first, I thought it was just harmless office culture, but it has become systematic. Those who pay […]

Tax deductions of carried-forward expenses

January 11, 2026 in /by

We operate a manufacturing company. In 2023, our company incurred significant marketing and consulting expenses in connection with the restructuring of company operations. However, due to internal accounting delays, those expenses were not recorded in the 2023 accounts. Instead, they were carried forward and claimed in the 2024 tax returns. When the Tanzania Revenue Authority […]

Business name and legal personality

January 11, 2026 in /by

I registered my business name with the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA). I’ve been operating under that name for two years. At the time, my wealthy friend told me that registering my business would create a separate legal entity, like a company. I took some loans from him for the business and failed to […]

Doomed after newspaper guidance

January 11, 2026 in /by

I was reading a newspaper column in which a lawyer offered advice on land disputes. The situation was very similar to mine, so I decided to follow the guidance. Later, when I went to Court, the magistrate dismissed my case. I waited outside the courtroom and showed the Magistrate the newspaper column, but she informed […]

Q&A – 12 December 2026

January 11, 2026 in /by

Doomed after newspaper guidance I was reading a newspaper column in which a lawyer offered advice on land disputes. The situation was very similar to mine, so I decided to follow the guidance. Later, when I went to Court, the magistrate dismissed my case. I waited outside the courtroom and showed the Magistrate the newspaper […]

Ward council summoned me over labour dispute 

January 5, 2026 in /by

I run a small transport company in Tabora. One of my drivers repeatedly had conflicts with management regarding late arrivals and misuse of company fuel. After several warnings, we terminated his contract. The ward council has summoned me on behalf of the company to appear in response to the complaint regarding the alleged unfair termination. […]

Abortion to save mother’s life

January 5, 2026 in /by

I am a doctor based in Dar es Salaam, but was trained abroad for all my medical degrees. I recently treated a woman with severe pregnancy complications. Her baby had a chromosomal defect that would make life difficult. This condition also affected the mother, her blood pressure was dangerously high, and continuing the pregnancy could […]

Demanding inheritance early

January 5, 2026 in /by

I am a 25‑year‑old man from Mwanza. I sought employment after graduation but found none. This has made me question my decision to pursue a degree rather than focus on business. My parents own several farms and houses and I want my share of the inheritance now because I plan to start a business. After […]

Q&A – 5 January 2026

January 5, 2026 in /by

Demanding inheritance early I am a 25‑year‑old man from Mwanza. I sought employment after graduation but found none. This has made me question my decision to pursue a degree rather than focus on business. My parents own several farms and houses and I want my share of the inheritance now because I plan to start […]

Spent all money, no funds for fees

December 29, 2025 in /by

We live in Dar es Salaam and money has been tight since my husband lost his job. We also spent a lot over the holidays and now we’re really broke. Our 11‑year‑old may not attend school this January. I keep thinking we should withdraw her from school and teach her at home to save on […]

Private party got me in trouble

December 29, 2025 in /by

We threw a lavish baptism for our baby last weekend at our residence on the outskirts of town. After weeks of planning and a hefty bill we could barely afford, the party was in full swing with music, food stalls, a hired band and about 150 guests. Midway through the speeches, a group of local […]

Q&A – 29 December 2025

December 29, 2025 in /by

Spent all money, no funds for fees We live in Dar es Salaam and money has been tight since my husband lost his job. We also spent a lot over the holidays and now we’re really broke. Our 11‑year‑old may not attend school this January. I keep thinking we should withdraw her from school and […]

Q&A – 22 December 2025

December 22, 2025 in /by

Love fraud I am a man aged 39 living in Dodoma. For over three years, I was engaged to a woman and repeatedly promised her that we would marry. During this period, she devoted considerable time to me and supported me in many personal ways, including with household responsibilities. Recently, however, I met another woman […]

Negotiated for years, Court now says I’m too late

December 22, 2025 in /by

I operated a licensed bureau de change business in Dar es Salaam. One morning in early 2017, officials from government authorities came to my offices, seized large sums of money in various currencies, removed office equipment, and shut down all my branches. I was never charged with a crime. After that, I did not rush […]