I own a well-known beauty salon in Dar es Salaam. A TikToker with thousands of followers created a video asserting that my salon is the worst in Tanzania and that I have “ruined more hair than side-pieces have ruined marriages.” My clients are now cancelling appointments because of this viral video. I have tried contacting […]

I was travelling on a flight operated by an airline in Tanzania. During the flight, a crew member made derogatory comments about my body size, which is admittedly big, causing me significant distress. The crew member even moved me from the emergency seat, citing airline safety procedures. I felt humiliated but complied with the request […]

I do not know where to begin. I used to live in Dar es Salaam but moved to Dodoma following the Government shift to the Capital. My wife remained in Dar. I recently discovered that she is pregnant, but I suspect the child is not mine since her due date does not align with the […]

I love my husband but I cannot tolerate his snoring at night. Can I live apart from him while remaining happily married? A colleague of mine told me it is possible to do so under the law on marriages. Please guide me. JD, Coast Region Section 67 of the Law of Marriage Act [Cap. 29 […]

I am a Simba fan and a couple of weeks ago our arch nemesis Yanga was removed from a tournament. I had placed a bet with a friend (a Yanga fan) that if his team did not qualify, he would buy me five crates of beer. After the match, we went to a high-end bar […]

I want to undergo intensive beauty treatment, including cosmetic procedures on the face, to enhance my beauty. My husband has discouraged me from doing this out of fear that these alterations may change my face and affect my identity. I know this is a silly question, but I really want to know whether Tanzania law […]

I am a divorced man based in Lindi. I was married to a very beautiful woman whom I loved deeply. However, our marriage was turbulent and filled with many arguments, which led us to seek professional marriage counselling. Unfortunately, counselling did not resolve our issues, and we ultimately decided to divorce. This decision weighed heavily […]

I am a poor farmer based in Songwe and own several hectares of land, but most of the produce is used for subsistence, and the rest is usually traded for basic household items. I now have a legal dispute with one of my neighbours over the land and wanted to engage an advocate to assist […]

I can see that all public offices have pictures of the head of state. Further, the pictures are with another picture of the father of the nation Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. Is this a legal requirement, or is it done out of respect? Please enlighten me. PK, Dodoma Congratulations on being such an attentive observer! It […]

I come from a region rich in gold, yet my community faces significant hardships. A small number of wealthy individuals enjoy lavish lifestyles, benefiting immensely from the gold mines in our area. If I were to steal from these affluent individuals to aid the poorer members of my community, would I be committing an offence? […]