We are a hospital based in Dodoma and entered into a contract with another hospital based in a foreign country to supply cadavers for educational purposes. The contract contained an arbitration clause under which we agreed to resolve disputes by arbitration. The Contract was also governed by Tanzanian law, something which our counterparts agreed to.  […]

I married into a prominent family, and wish to take my wife’s surname instead of keeping mine. I have never seen men adopt their wives’ names. I wonder if this is because the law prohibits it. Please enlighten me. CS, Tanga A man can legally take his wife’s surname, but not automatically through marriage. Unlike […]

I work as a mid-level manager in a local financial institution. Recently, I was shocked to learn that one of my colleagues has been accused of facilitating money laundering through our branch. The authorities have launched an investigation on me because I supervised some of his transactions. I have never knowingly engaged in illegal activity. […]

I work as a nanny in a family’s home in Dar es Salaam. Recently, I discovered my employer had installed hidden cameras to monitor me without telling me. I felt violated, as I never consented to being recorded. Things became worse when they confronted me with footage showing that I was neglecting some of my […]

I went on a date with a man I met on a dating app, but I brought my friends along for security. After all, I was afraid of being kidnapped by a stranger I had only met online. During dinner at a popular restaurant, he seemed distracted, checking his phone frequently. When the bill arrived, […]

I am a farmer and amateur plant breeder. I developed a new variety of maize that is more resistant to drought. I heard that in some countries, breeders can get legal rights over their plant varieties. I want to know if Tanzania has such a law. Can I protect my new maize variety here? Please […]

I signed a contract electronically using a digital platform while working with a company abroad. Later, someone told me that electronic signatures are not legally binding in Tanzania. This worries me because I want to use electronic signatures for business deals. Are electronic signatures recognised under Tanzanian law?” Enlighten me, please. TK, Arusha This is […]

I work in a mid‑sized logistics company in Dar es Salaam. For months, I’ve noticed something troubling. My supervisor insists that before any promotion or training opportunity is approved, employees must ‘appreciate’ him with cash or gifts. At first, I thought it was just harmless office culture, but it has become systematic. Those who pay […]