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My office too cold I am employed at a certain company in Tanzania. As in other places, especially Dra es Salaam, where most offices use air conditioners (ACs), our company also uses ACs. We are sharing office with a number of people, but unfortunately I find the office too cold. To the contrary, others find […]
I am a second-year law student at a certain University in Tanzania. My friends and I sometimes turn ordinary conversations into very serious legal discussions. Recently, we were discussing whether a Tanzanian Court can summon the President to testify as a witness? If summoned, is the President legally obliged to appear? RM, Dodoma This is […]
I have a friend who works in a big company in the US. As we were in a conversation one day, he mentioned something called trade secrets and wanted to know how strictly they were being enforced in Tanzania. Kindly guide. DM, Mwanza Trade secret is any confidential business information that provides an enterprise with […]
I am employed at a certain company in Tanzania. As in other places, especially Dra es Salaam, where most offices use air conditioners (ACs), our company also uses ACs. We are sharing office with a number of people, but unfortunately I find the office too cold. To the contrary, others find it warm. This has […]
Wife talks too much My wife talks too much. Even when we are watching television, she keeps talking without getting tired. Sometimes I just want to enjoy the programme in peace, but she continues talking until I no longer know whether I am watching the television or listening to her. I had viewed this habit […]
I have been selling clothes through Instagram and TikTok for the past two years. Recently, I heard that the Government has introduced a new requirement for people conducting business through social media to display their TIN certificate or Tax Clearance Certificate on their social media accounts. I am concerned because this means that my tax […]
My wife talks too much. Even when we are watching television, she keeps talking without getting tired. Sometimes I just want to enjoy the programme in peace, but she continues talking until I no longer know whether I am watching the television or listening to her. I had viewed this habit positively before our marriage […]
I recently watched a video on social media of a Maasai man complaining to the Regional Commissioner (RC) about his neighbour who built a three-storey house next to his home. His main concern was that the neighbour could now look directly into his compound, making his family uncomfortable and affecting their privacy. Besides, his children […]
Unauthorised drone taking photographs I got divorced only two months ago and have now entered a new era with my current husband. However, there is a drone that keeps flying near our window and appears to be taking photos of us. Both my husband and I suspect several people from our previous relationships and marriage, […]
I am a Tanzanian, 50 years of age living in Ruvuma. My son completed his secondary school education (O-level) in 2025. He performed well but due to financial difficulties, I could not manage to afford expenses for his high school. Some of my neighbours have been consistently telling me that I should get prepared to […]
I run a business in Dar es Salaam and was recently audited by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). During the audit, TRA asked me to provide several invoices and supporting documents. I provided some of them but could not locate all the documents before the audit was completed. TRA subsequently issued an adjusted tax assessment […]
I got divorced only two months ago and have now entered a new era with my current husband. However, there is a drone that keeps flying near our window and appears to be taking photos of us. Both my husband and I suspect several people from our previous relationships and marriage, but I particularly suspect […]
Legal Update – 4 August 2026
Fake AI photos A few months ago, a close friend called me in a panic after seeing my several pictures circulating on social media. At first glance, the photographs looked genuine, but they were not. Someone had used artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate ordinary photographs taken from my Instagram account and create fake images showing […]
We are a commercial enterprise in Mwanza, selling packaged beans bearing our unregistered brand name since 2024. We managed to build a solid local customer base and acquire local goodwill. In 2026, we noticed that one of small entrepreneur’s in Dar es Salaam uses a nearly resembling brand name and had launched a competing product […]
I am a man in my early 40s and employed as an accountant in Singida. I need your advice on a sensitive issue. My wife and I have been married for 10 years. She gets overly drunk every night and hits me. The daily fights have gotten so intense that I have had to flee […]
A few months ago, a close friend called me in a panic after seeing my several pictures circulating on social media. At first glance, the photographs looked genuine, but they were not. Someone had used artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate ordinary photographs taken from my Instagram account and create fake images showing me in compromising […]
Mandatory electronic payments I recently heard that the Government has issued a new Order requiring certain payments to be made through electronic means instead of cash. I usually make payments for goods and services in cash, and I would like to understand how these new requirements will affect me. My concern is that electronic payments, […]
I am a director of a premium South African coffee brand and presently in Dar es Salaam. We have been in operation globally since 2018 and currently have millions of social media followers and features prominently in international travel magazines, but have no physical shops or trademark registrations in Tanzania. In early 2025, a local […]
I am due to marry the love of my life in a few weeks’ time. As part of our wedding preparations, our Master of Ceremonies interviewed us about how we met, what we love about each other and how excited we were to begin our married life together. The interview was later posted on social […]
I recently heard that the Government has issued a new Order requiring certain payments to be made through electronic means instead of cash. I usually make payments for goods and services in cash, and I would like to understand how these new requirements will affect me. My concern is that electronic payments, especially through mobile […]
Legal Update – 26 July 2026
Formation of family trust I have been thinking about how best I can protect my family and ensure that my assets are properly managed and distributed after my demise. I have heard of ‘trusts’ as a way of avoiding disputes and ensuring that beneficiaries are taken care of without going through Court processes. I would […]
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