Entries by fbadmin1

Q&A – 6 January 2025

Bank asking too many questions My banker always asks me to verify my information, which is now a nuisance and harassment. Why can’t banks keep records well? Why should customers be bothered by numerous verification questions whenever they require banking services? This was not our experience in the past.  Please guide me on the action […]

Failure to pay school fees

I spent all my money during the holidays, and now January feels like the longest month due to financial pressures. I wasn’t able to pay school fees on time, and schools will be opening soon. My child’s school has a strict policy stating that any child whose parents have not paid fees on schedule will […]

Definition of manifest error

I am a certified public accountant with an interest in law. Over the years, I have taught myself to read legal texts. While it is not easy, I am determined to pursue this knowledge. While exploring the procedures for review in the Court of Appeal, I encountered the phrase ‘manifest error’ on the face of […]

AI in Courts

I was reading our local paper the other day and I found an article stating that Tanzania’s judiciary has become one of the first in Africa to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) technology in its plans to speed up Court processes and improve efficiency in dealing with case backlogs. While this move is welcome, I wonder […]

Unable to take leave

I am currently working for a hospitality company based in Serengeti, Mara. The company was quite busy throughout the year, which prevented me from taking my leave for the year 2024. As 2025 approaches, I am concerned that I might lose my right to take leave and would like to understand how the calendar year […]

Q&A – 30 December 2024

Unable to take leave  I am currently working for a hospitality company based in Serengeti, Mara. The company was quite busy throughout the year, which prevented me from taking my leave for the year 2024. As 2025 approaches, I am concerned that I might lose my right to take leave and would like to understand […]

Code of ethics for data protection

I am a manager for a new company that deals with a lot of personal data. I understand that recently, there have been many regulatory developments concerning the protection of personal data in Tanzania. I believe these changes may necessitate the company having internal policies and codes of ethics. Are there any legal considerations we […]

Called to work on Christmas

I work for a government institution whose name I cannot disclose. Our boss has to present an urgent report to the Minister’s office before the end of the year. This report is lengthy and very important, and we have been called to work on Christmas day. I am a Christian, so Christmas is very important […]

Cyberbullying in school

Our son, who is currently a first year university student, was diagnosed with autism in his childhood. His performance in university has declined due to severe cyberbullying by a classmate, causing significant emotional distress and affecting his studies. These bullies have been mocking his condition through messages and physical abuse. Sometimes, they go to the […]

Q&A – 23 December 2024

Cyberbullying in school Our son, who is currently a first year university student, was diagnosed with autism in his childhood. His performance in university has declined due to severe cyberbullying by a classmate, causing significant emotional distress and affecting his studies. These bullies have been mocking his condition through messages and physical abuse. Sometimes, they […]

Q&A – 16 December 2024

TRA accompanied by Police I am a law-abiding citizen residing in Dar es Salaam. Recently, a customs officer from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) conducted a routine inspection in one of the municipalities in our region. The officer noticed a vehicle that appeared to have been smuggled into the country without paying the necessary duties. […]

Effect of suicide on life insurance

I recently got a life insurance policy, and it mentions something about it being void if I die by my own act or face capital punishment within a specific period. However, the policy remains valid after the said period even if such events occur. What does this mean? Could you help clarify this? PS, Dodoma […]

Three suitors, one husband

I remember reading a play titled Three Suitors, One Husband in school. The play was about three men wanting to marry a girl called Juliette. Two of these men had already paid dowry to Juliette’s family, and the third one, whom Juliette loved and wanted to marry, had nothing. I want to understand the legal perspective of […]

TRA accompanied by Police

I am a law-abiding citizen residing in Dar es Salaam. Recently, a customs officer from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) conducted a routine inspection in one of the municipalities in our region. The officer noticed a vehicle that appeared to have been smuggled into the country without paying the necessary duties. The officer attempted to […]

Marriage ceremony without witnesses

I am a young businessman based in Lindi and wish to marry an elderly woman who recently divorced her husband. Because of our age difference, my fiancé and I have faced strong resistance from our respective families. Despite this resistance, we intend to get married secretly. Is it possible to get married without inviting family […]

Subrogation of insurance

We are an insurance company based in Morogoro. Our client, who owned a very expensive car, was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a passenger bus of a famous transportation company (whose name we wish not to disclose). Our client had insured his vehicle under comprehensive insurance coverage with us. We promptly paid our […]

Conviction on circumstantial evidence

My aunt was convicted of murder just because she was the first person to find the deceased. According to her, she visited her friend’s house only to find a naked body in the living room. To preserve the dignity of her friend, she decided to dress her up before calling the neighbours and the police. […]

Q&A – 9 December 2024

Marriage ceremony without witnesses I am a young businessman based in Lindi and wish to marry an elderly woman who recently divorced her husband. Because of our age difference, my fiancé and I have faced strong resistance from our respective families. Despite this resistance, we intend to get married secretly. Is it possible to get […]

Cancellation of TIN

I recently changed the name of the business I bought from a colleague. Last week, Tanzania Revenue Authority officers inspected the business and warned me that the TIN number would be cancelled because of the name change. I do not think this is fair. Why should TRA cancel the TIN? I carefully ensured my new […]

Bad luck Python

We encountered a very big python on a recent trip through a famous forest reserve in our district. Our first instinct was to kill it, but the driver was hesitant due to his superstitious beliefs about pythons. While debating our next move, a forest patrol car passed by and did nothing to the giant snake. […]

Q&A – 2 December 2024

Bad luck Python We encountered a very big python on a recent trip through a famous forest reserve in our district. Our first instinct was to kill it, but the driver was hesitant due to his superstitious beliefs about pythons. While debating our next move, a forest patrol car passed by and did nothing to […]

Tailored suit versus legal suit

I run a tailoring business focusing on corporate attire. We make high-end suits for many corporate clients, including law firms. One day, a junior team member at the office joked that tailors and lawyers are the same because we all deal in suits. Of course, we had a good laugh about it in the office. […]

Consequences for adultery

I have recently found myself in trouble for adultery. My wife discovered I had another family with a woman in my office two weeks ago. She threatened to report me to the police despite pleading with her to reconsider this. Fast forward to last week, she met a lawyer friend who advised her to sue […]

Evidence of expert witness

I was a witness in a construction case. The opposing party brought an expert witness who acted in two roles: structural engineer for the project and project consultant. The Court admitted this evidence. Nonetheless, the dual roles played by the expert witness seem questionable in terms of the impartiality of his opinion. I cannot stop […]