Our company recently won a construction tender and began work, only for a neighbouring business to sue us, claiming that the morning noise from our workers violates their right to a peaceful environment. Surprisingly, they also demanded damages for ‘emotional distress caused by excessive hammering.’ Is it legally possible to claim compensation for emotional distress […]

I recently discovered someone using my identity on various social media platforms. I have politely asked them to stop, but they have refused. The impersonator claims it is not a crime since there is no physical harm. Is this true? What does the law say about impersonating another person online? JM, Lindi We are sorry […]

I am a senior accountant at a renowned accounting firm facing disciplinary action after calling in sick, only to be seen vacationing at a luxury beach resort on the same day. I reported flu-like symptoms to my direct supervisor, who permitted me to take the day off. While returning home, I was contacted by a […]

I am a resident of Dar es Salaam and was scheduled to travel to Kigoma for my wedding. I booked a flight one day before the wedding as I could not find flights on an earlier date. Sadly, my plans were disrupted when the airline cancelled the flight without prior notice. I was already at […]

We instituted a suit in one of the city’s Courts. Unfortunately, we lost the case because we were denied the right to refer to certain documents. According to the Court, these documents were neither mentioned nor attached in the pleadings. We are a bit confused about this. Why did the Court deny our right to […]

I am a Tanzanian man who has lived in the US for most of my life. I recently relocated permanently to Tanzania for business. My life feels lonely, so having a wife is one of my priorities. I want to place an advertisement in a local newspaper stating that I am seeking a bride through […]

I got married in April at a beautiful beach hotel in Dar es Salaam. The venue was elegantly decorated, and guests arrived punctually. Everything seemed perfect, except for three significant disasters. First, my tailor, who is based in Jangwani, unexpectedly closed his shop on my wedding day, leaving me without my groom’s attire. I had […]

Burden of proof in a tax matter I own a company that sells cars and are currently facing several tax disputes before the tax dispute resolution forums. We seek the tax authority to vacate the tax assessments. I was wondering who bears the burden of proving that the assessments were wrong. Please guide me. HJ, […]

Our company has taken disciplinary action against my colleagues, including suspensions, for sharing content commonly referred to as behind-the-scenes videos online, on the grounds that the shared video violated company policies. I have not seen any restrictions in our employment law, so I was wondering whether the employer was correct to take such disciplinary action. […]

I am married  with two children and own 51% of the plot we live on, while my husband owns 49%. I purchased the plot before our marriage, but we built our home together. After discovering my husband’s affair, I began buying properties in my name whenever I could save money. My husband established a company […]