Entries by fbadmin1

Parents dictating career paths

I am a Form Four graduate from Dodoma. I passed my O-level with excellent results, earning a division one with A’s in all subjects. With these results, I have the freedom to select any combination of A-levels and choose a career that truly matters to me. The problem is my parents insist I must study […]

Q&A – 2 February 2026

Suing for dinner date 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. […]

Possession of unexplained property 

My uncle, who is a primary school teacher at a government-owned school, is being prosecuted for possession of unexplained property under the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Act. The Court is demanding that he explain his wealth, as it does not align with his current position. He insists he is innocent. I wonder how this […]

Suing for dinner date

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, […]

Bank reports in newspapers

I often see banks publishing reports in newspapers and wonder why banks are making their affairs public. Isn’t this private information? Moreover, should banks not send these directly to their customers? Why should ordinary people care about these reports? Please enlighten me. GS, Arusha Banks are legally obliged to publish certain financial information to promote […]

Q&A – 26 January 2026

Prosecuted for collecting rainwater I recently read about a man in another country who  was prosecuted for collecting rainwater on his property. It shocked me because I always thought rainwater was free for everyone. Water scarcity is common in Dar es Salaam. To cope with scarcity, I have installed a system to collect rainwater for […]

Plant breeders’ rights

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 […]

Prosecuted for collecting rainwater

I recently read about a man in another country who  was prosecuted for collecting rainwater on his property. It shocked me because I always thought rainwater was free for everyone. Water scarcity is common in Dar es Salaam. To cope with scarcity, I have installed a system to collect rainwater for household use, though I […]

Electronic signature

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 […]

Q&A – 19 January 2026

Wedding dress dispute I recently attended a wedding in Morogoro that turned chaotic. The bride had ordered a custom wedding dress from a local vendor. She paid half the agreed price upfront, promising to settle the balance before the wedding ceremony. On the wedding day, just as the bride was walking down the aisle, the […]

Wedding dress dispute

I recently attended a wedding in Morogoro that turned chaotic. The bride had ordered a custom wedding dress from a local vendor. She paid half the agreed price upfront, promising to settle the balance before the wedding ceremony. On the wedding day, just as the bride was walking down the aisle, the vendor stormed into […]

Corrupt transactions in employment

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 […]

Tax deductions of carried-forward expenses

We operate a manufacturing company. In 2023, our company incurred significant marketing and consulting expenses in connection with the restructuring of company operations. However, due to internal accounting delays, those expenses were not recorded in the 2023 accounts. Instead, they were carried forward and claimed in the 2024 tax returns. When the Tanzania Revenue Authority […]

Business name and legal personality

I registered my business name with the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA). I’ve been operating under that name for two years. At the time, my wealthy friend told me that registering my business would create a separate legal entity, like a company. I took some loans from him for the business and failed to […]

Doomed after newspaper guidance

I was reading a newspaper column in which a lawyer offered advice on land disputes. The situation was very similar to mine, so I decided to follow the guidance. Later, when I went to Court, the magistrate dismissed my case. I waited outside the courtroom and showed the Magistrate the newspaper column, but she informed […]

Q&A – 12 December 2026

Doomed after newspaper guidance I was reading a newspaper column in which a lawyer offered advice on land disputes. The situation was very similar to mine, so I decided to follow the guidance. Later, when I went to Court, the magistrate dismissed my case. I waited outside the courtroom and showed the Magistrate the newspaper […]

Ward council summoned me over labour dispute 

I run a small transport company in Tabora. One of my drivers repeatedly had conflicts with management regarding late arrivals and misuse of company fuel. After several warnings, we terminated his contract. The ward council has summoned me on behalf of the company to appear in response to the complaint regarding the alleged unfair termination. […]

Abortion to save mother’s life

I am a doctor based in Dar es Salaam, but was trained abroad for all my medical degrees. I recently treated a woman with severe pregnancy complications. Her baby had a chromosomal defect that would make life difficult. This condition also affected the mother, her blood pressure was dangerously high, and continuing the pregnancy could […]

Demanding inheritance early

I am a 25‑year‑old man from Mwanza. I sought employment after graduation but found none. This has made me question my decision to pursue a degree rather than focus on business. My parents own several farms and houses and I want my share of the inheritance now because I plan to start a business. After […]

Q&A – 5 January 2026

Demanding inheritance early I am a 25‑year‑old man from Mwanza. I sought employment after graduation but found none. This has made me question my decision to pursue a degree rather than focus on business. My parents own several farms and houses and I want my share of the inheritance now because I plan to start […]