Entries by fbadmin1

Scope of the Personal Data Protection Act

We are a telecommunication company based in Tanzania with operations in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. We are aware that the government has adopted a law on data protection. We want to know if this law applies to our operations in Zanzibar. Kindly guide us. TP, Dar es Salaam The Personal Data Protection Act, [Chapter 44 […]

Registration of a small scale industry

I own a factory that produces baskets using the latest technology but do not have a large capital, so we produce at a small scale. Our products are very popular in the market due to their quality. This has necessitated an increase in production to meet demands. I currently have six employees but will employ […]

Q&A – 6 May 2024

Money laundering in casinos We have recently opened a casino in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam. Reports from other countries indicate that casinos are sometimes used by money launders to clean proceeds from crimes. For that reason, casino operators have special obligations to report suspicious transactions. Is this also the case in Tanzania […]

Q&A – 29 April 2024

Yellow fever vaccination requirements We are a group of friends based in different European Countries and want to travel to Tanzania during the winter season to avoid the cold weather. Our travel agent recommended that we check for vaccination requirements in Tanzania. Following this advice, we searched on the internet and discovered that there is […]

Humanitarian aid for flood victims

We are an NGO based in Dar es Salaam. For a month now we have mobilized humanitarian aid for households affected by floods following heavy rainfall in various parts of the region. This effort was done in good faith. However, a community leader warned us that we have not followed the law. Is there a […]

Right to reimbursement or rerouting against airline

I am a resident of Dodoma and was scheduled to travel to a European country for my studies. I had plans of travelling to Dar es Salaam for a connection with an international flight. This plan was interrupted by a local airline cancelling the Dar es Salaam flight without providing prior information. Unfortunately, it was […]

Carbon trading project in Tanzania

We are a company based in South Africa with carbon trading projects all over Africa. We have recently taken interest in the Tanzania carbon trading market after hearing about its great potential. What are the requirements for an investor to start a carbon trading project in Tanzania? RD, South Africa The legal framework for carbon […]

Vaccination of children and pregnant women

We are a Tanzanian couple expecting our first child and have been reading research findings that are against vaccination. We do not believe vaccinations are safe and we would want to avoid this if possible. Is it a legal requirement for children and pregnant women to get vaccination in Tanzania? ES, Rukwa Congratulations on your […]

Q&A – 22 April 2024

Sexual favours as a bribe I am an adult male resident of Morogoro having several university degrees but no job. Nonetheless, I remain hopeful and keep applying for jobs. Recently, I was called for an interview by a very prominent company in Tanzania. After the interview, one of the interviewers (a lady) approached me asking […]

False information on social media

I am a law abiding citizen and have noticed that some Tanzanians have a habit of putting false information on social media. My concern is that these people are not afraid at all as and will continue to do so. What is the position of the law when it comes to this? Kindly enlighten me.  […]

Restitution of gift in contemplation of marriage

I am a young businessman based in Arusha. This year has been a tragic one for me. I gave my fiancé a diamond ring for our engagement. However before we could get married, my fiancé died in a car accident and now I want to recover the engagement ring from her family. To my surprise, […]

Q&A – 15 April 2024

Gender scan before birth We are an expatriate couple expecting our second child while in Tanzania. During our first pregnancy, we could not have a gender scan because the laws of our country of work prohibit such scans.  We want to know if gender determination before birth is allowed in Tanzania. Please guide us. LM, […]

Plastic surgery in Tanzania

As a law-abiding citizen, I have noted an increase in the number of hospitals offering plastic surgery in Tanzania. My problem with this is that plastic surgery encourages people to alter their appearance which is not good for security reasons. Does the law allow people to change their appearance as they please? Enlighten me on […]

Reward for return of stolen property

I am a car dealer based in Dar es Salaam. Last month we had an unfortunate incident and two expensive cars were stolen from our showroom. The surveillance cameras did not reveal anything. Moreover, even the guards did not see anything suspicious. We have reported the incident to the police but so far have not […]

Q&A – 8 April 2024

Next friend of a minor I am a writer based in Arusha and most of my work is based on fiction with inspiration from reality. A recent Court case has inspired me to write a novel where a child star, who was working for a prominent production company in the country, is currently suing the […]

Break at work

We are employees working for a hospital in one of the districts in Dodoma. Due to the scarcity of medical personnel, we usually do not have breaks and this can be very exhausting. We have talked to the hospital management without any positive outcome. What does the law say about breaks at work? EU, Dodoma […]

Passenger Briefing in Aircraft

I am a businesswoman based in Mwanza and travel a lot due to the nature of my business. Most of the time I prefer flying because it fits with my tight schedule. I have noticed that pilots and crew in aircrafts usually brief passengers on safety measures and other important information. Last week I was […]

Q&A – 1 April 2024

Law enforcement attire in a play I am a university student studying fine and performing arts at one of the universities in Tanzania. At the end of last semester, students in my degree programme were required to perform a play before a departmental committee as part of a lecture assignment. One of the groups in […]

Marriage Ceremony without Witnesses

We are a couple based in Dar es Salaam. Our age difference has been a problem from the start of our relationship and my fiancé and I have faced strong resistance from our respective families and friends. Despite this resistance, we intend to secretly get married.  Is it possible to get married without inviting family […]

Selling Noxious Food

I am a fish trader based in Dodoma. Lately, business has been difficult due to frequent power outages. Most of the fish in the freezer storage usually go bad and we resort to throwing away these fish. Surprisingly, last week I heard from my fellow traders that restaurant businesses are willing to buy rotten fish […]

Qualifications for Legal Aid

I am a farmer based in Rukwa. Most of the produce from my farm is used for subsistence and the rest is usually traded for basic household items. I also own a tractor which I rent out to other farmers in my village. I have a legal dispute with one of my neighbors over the […]

Q&A – 25 March 2024

Age limit for marriage I am a healthy 80 year old man and have a 29 year old girlfriend. Just as I was planning to get married, my cousin who is a self-proclaimed bush lawyer says that I am above the age for marriage especially considering that there is a 51-year gap between us. He says there is […]