Entries by fbadmin1

April fools joke that went wrong

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I used to work at a marketing firm. On 1 April, I played an April Fools’ joke on my employer by pretending to resign immediately. Later that day, I informed them it was just a joke, but they had already hired someone else to replace me. Now, they say I am no longer employed. Can […]

Q&A – 7 April 2025

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April fools joke that went wrong I used to work at a marketing firm. On 1 April, I played an April Fools’ joke on my employer by pretending to resign immediately. Later that day, I informed them it was just a joke, but they had already hired someone else to replace me. Now, they say […]

Prenuptial agreement

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I am a single, older man seeking a woman to marry. I spent most of my youth building wealth, which has now made me a millionaire.  Having accomplished a great deal in my life, I have decided to get married, despite being somewhat older. My concern is that if I succeed in finding a wife, […]

Q&A – 31 March 2025

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Pornography for erectile dysfunction I am a doctor specialising in erectile dysfunction (ED) and incorporate pornography into both the assessment and treatment of this condition, which unfortunately affects many men. Recently, a police officer with ED came in for a consultation. He hinted to me that pornography is illegal in Tanzania. I was shocked since […]

Pornography for erectile dysfunction

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I am a doctor specialising in erectile dysfunction (ED) and incorporate pornography into both the assessment and treatment of this condition, which unfortunately affects many men. Recently, a police officer with ED came in for a consultation. He hinted to me that pornography is illegal in Tanzania. I was shocked since I use it for […]

Unsolicited advertising emails

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I am a graduate student at one of the country’s prominent universities. I have a problem with my email space being filled with advertisements. As you may know, email service providers have recently restricted the free storage space, forcing users to perform storage space clean-ups more frequently. I have noticed that my email space is […]

Denied to say personal vows in ceremony

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I recently got married in a religious ceremony. My fiancé and I had written our personal vows, hoping to exchange them during the ceremony. Unfortunately, our marriage officiant denied us the opportunity to say our personal vows and insisted we adhere to the religious script, claiming that Tanzanian law does not permit personal vows in […]

Social media on office computer

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I work for a consulting firm based in the city. The company provides us with laptop computers to carry out our work. I downloaded a social media app on this computer and used it strictly after office hours to communicate and catch up with friends. One day, I complained to my closest friends about my […]

Q&A – 24 March 2025

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Social media on office computer I work for a consulting firm based in the city. The company provides us with laptop computers to carry out our work. I downloaded a social media app on this computer and used it strictly after office hours to communicate and catch up with friends. One day, I complained to […]

Recognition of a marriage contracted abroad

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I am a Tanzanian citizen who married a foreign national in a ceremony held in another country. We now wish to have our marriage recognized in Tanzania. What steps should we take? Please guide us. MK, Dar es Salaam Congratulations on your Marriage. The Law of Marriage Act Cap. 29 [R.E. 2019] (LMA) recognizes marriages […]

Statutory rape

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I am head teacher at a girl’s boarding school. This school is near a famous market, and so often motorcycle driver, famously called bodaboda, conduct their activities near the school. One of the challenges we face as teachers is ensuring our students do not fall prey to the canning bodaboda drivers. Over the years, we […]

Q&A – 17 March 2025

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Vexatious privacy complaint We are a new research consultancy company based in Dodoma and are registered as data processors and controllers as required under the Personal Data Protection Act. Despite this, there are a lot of compliance issues, especially in the area of data collection, processing, and sharing. A recent project led to several complaints […]

Vexatious privacy complaint

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We are a new research consultancy company based in Dodoma and are registered as data processors and controllers as required under the Personal Data Protection Act. Despite this, there are a lot of compliance issues, especially in the area of data collection, processing, and sharing. A recent project led to several complaints filed against us. […]

Q&A – 10 March 2025

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Husband taking wife’s surname I am to be married in the coming weeks to a woman from a prominent family of politicians. My fiancée and I believe in equality and mutual respect in our marriage. I am considering adopting my wife’s surname to honour her family history and reflect our shared values as a couple. […]

Husband taking wife’s surname

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I am to be married in the coming weeks to a woman from a prominent family of politicians. My fiancée and I believe in equality and mutual respect in our marriage. I am considering adopting my wife’s surname to honour her family history and reflect our shared values as a couple. This decision has sparked […]

Agency shuts operations

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I have worked for a foreign aid agency based in Tanzania for over ten years, but now they are closing operations in the country. They have given us termination letters, yet I am unsure about my rights. Will I receive any form of compensation for loss of employment? I did not wish to leave my […]

CCTV cameras in guest houses

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I am a gold trader based in Mwanza and frequently travel to Geita for business. While in Geita, I usually opt to stay in guesthouses, as my visits are brief. I can’t help but notice CCTV cameras everywhere in these establishments. I am concerned about my privacy and the potential misuse of the footage against […]

Husband took second wife without informing me

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I have been married for 12 years and have three children with my husband. Last month, I found out he secretly married a second wife. He didn’t tell me anything—I heard it from a relative. When I confronted him, he said it was his right as a man and that I should accept it. I […]

Q&A – 3 March 2025

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Husband took second wife without informing me I have been married for 12 years and have three children with my husband. Last month, I found out he secretly married a second wife. He didn’t tell me anything—I heard it from a relative. When I confronted him, he said it was his right as a man […]

Interpretation of tax statutes

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I run a small business in Tanzania and recently received a tax assessment from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). I believe they misinterpreted the law and overestimated my tax liability. I also think the law is unclear, which may be why my tax liability was overestimated. How are tax statutes interpreted in Tanzania, and do […]

Parents want marriage, I am not ready

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I am a 27-year-old woman working for a prominent bank. My parents are pressuring me to get married. They keep introducing me to potential suitors, and every family gathering turns into a discussion about why I’m still single. I have a good job, and I want to focus on my career, but they don’t understand. […]