Armed robbery is a big problem in our area. Every year we witness a number of incidents in our neighbourhood and had a meeting where someone suggested we raise a neighbourhood watch group who will be trained and equipped to operate as a military force. Many people seconded this idea because we believe it will give […]

I contracted a customary marriage with a woman in my village. Soon after, I left the village to start a new life in the city of Dar es Salaam. I have been living with another woman as husband and wife and we have been blessed with two children. Unfortunately, this city woman no longer wants […]

I travelled to Dodoma in the standard gauge railway (SGR) last month.  During the on board ticket examination, some passengers were found to have no tickets and others had tickets destined for areas the train had already left the station. I did not care to see what happened to them since I was very tired […]

Our company is planning to undertake a huge investment in the cotton industry and has obtained all the permits and licence for the carrying out of our project save for the environmental impact assessment certificate. We believe the authorities will not have an issue with our project since we have all the necessary documentation. In […]

We have been married for three years now. We got married in a civil ceremony against the wishes of our very religious families and are now considering a religious ceremony to make our families happy. However, we are concerned about the legality of this ceremony. A friend told us there are restrictions but he could […]

I was watching a television show from the USA, where a witness refused to answer a question in order to protect himself. The Court allowed them to refuse to answer. This part inspired me to investigate what the Tanzanian law says about a witness refusing to answer an incriminating question. Please enlighten me. HJ, Dar […]

I am a woman married to a Muslim man who had three wives already and I am not happy with the current treatment I have received from my husband and his family. They treat me as less important than the other wives to the point that I feel jealous and depressed. My husband never seeks […]

My religious leader told me marriage is a sacred covenant such that a spouse is required to assist their partner even when they discover that the other person has committed a crime. I think this may not align with the law but I am not sure. Please guide me. NK, Mbeya We do not know […]

My brother, who is mute (cannot speak), witnessed a crime. He has now been called to testify in Court. There is a problem regarding his ability to testify while he cannot speak. Is there an alternative way he can use to provide his testimony? Please guide us. BN, Kilimanjaro Matters of evidence are primarily governed […]