I have been operating a market stall for many years and always believed I owned it because I bought it from another trader. I also regularly paid market levies to the local authority. Recently, the Council demolished my stall without giving me any notice, claiming I was only a tenant in arrears. I lost my […]

I was recently assessed by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) for a tax liability of TZS 1.8 billion, which meant I was required to pay one-third of that amount approximately TZS 600 million in order to validate my intended objection against the assessment. The amount was simply too high, so I applied for a waiver […]

I borrowed money from a bank and secured the loan with my house. Due to financial difficulties, I failed to repay the loan on time and the bank decided to auction my house. The house was sold at a very low price compared to its actual value. I have also been informed that no recent […]

I am a recently appointed chief operations officer at a limited liability company which primarily provides services to mining companies in Tanzania. Our company is 80% foreign-owned. With the recent amendments to the Mining (Local Content) Regulations (the Regulations), I am seeking your legal advice if our company is still complaint; and if not, what […]

My wife and I had a trip for end of year holidays. As we were onboard coming back to Tanzania, my wife started feeling intense abdominal pain. Although we thought it was normal discomfort considering it was during the last days of her pregnancy, the pain took so long with every minute contractions. Our efforts […]

Working for one of the companies operating in Tanzania, I am writing to seek your legal guidance regarding eligibility for maternity leave in case of premature birth under the laws of Tanzania. I delivered my baby at 36 weeks of pregnancy. The hospital classified my baby as premature and issued a medical report confirming this […]

 My trademark is very famous all over Africa but not registered in Tanzania. I recently got news from a friend in Tanzania that someone is trading in Tanzania under my trademark without my permission. I would like to seek legal guidance from you regarding my right to sue for infringement? RG, Seychelles  Unfortunately, you cannot […]

Our company operates in the Southern part of Tanzania in the mining sector. We recently received news that the Court has nullified the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Regulations which provided for how mining companies should support development projects in mining host communities. What does this mean for host communities and companies? Kindly clarify. JM, Mwanza We are […]

My wife has refused to give consent for the registration of a mortgage over our matrimonial property. I urgently need to pay our children’s school fees, but she does not understand the necessity of this arrangement and keeps saying in Swahili jargon, “Wanaume wameumbiwa mateso.” (men are born to suffer). What should I do? JD, […]