Entries by fbadmin1

Branches over electric supply line

August 5, 2024 in /by

An electric supply line passes through my premises. This has never been an issue until now.  I am afraid the line may bring harm because the increase of strong winds and heavy rains poses the danger of trees falling on it. I decided to trim down the branches of trees hanging over the electric line […]

Foreign adoption of a child

August 5, 2024 in /by

My wife and I were on holiday in Tanzania and happened to visit an orphanage. We fell in love with a set of 9 month old twins whose background story touched our hearts. We are now back in the US and made contact with the Tanzania orphanage on our desire to adopt the twins. Sadly, […]

My wife is beating me

August 5, 2024 in /by

I am a 30 year old man who is married to a professional woman. My wife usually comes home very late from work. One day, she came home from work and I asked her to cook for me. We got into an argument and she slapped me and hit me with a pan. She told […]

Q&A – 5 August 2024

August 5, 2024 in /by

My wife is beating me I am a 30 year old man who is married to a professional woman. My wife usually comes home very late from work. One day, she came home from work and I asked her to cook for me. We got into an argument and she slapped me and hit me […]

Selling herbal medicine

July 29, 2024 in /by

When I was a child, my grandmother used to give us a mix of herbs to prevent Malaria. I believe this is the reason why I have never suffered from Malaria and am now considering selling this herbal mix. Is it legal to sell herbal medicine in Tanzania? Please, guide me. RF, Kagera Congratulations on your […]

Status of arbitration agreement in an invalid contract

July 29, 2024 in /by

We are a Hospital based in Dodoma and entered into a contract for supply of human organs for educational purposes with another Hospital based in Dar es Salaam. The contract contained an arbitration clause, where we agreed to resolve any disputes by way of arbitration. Unfortunately, the other Hospital did not honour the contract on […]

Q&A – 29 July 2024

July 29, 2024 in /by

Imposition of interest in tax Our Company received a notice of assessment on interest from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). We assume this is an error because our Company had already been assessed for interest in another assessment on corporate income tax issued on the same date and in respect of the same year of income. We […]

Conviction on circumstantial evidence

July 22, 2024 in /by

My uncle was recently convicted of murder. There was no eye witness to the murder and my uncle was convicted just because he was the last person to be seen with the deceased. I do not think the Court made a justifiable decision. Is it proper for a Court of law to rely on circumstantial […]

Q&A – 22 July 2024

July 22, 2024 in /by

Out of Court settlements for tax disputes I am a tax consultant based in Dar es Salaam and was recently browsing through the internet when I found an update you wrote on the Finance Bill, 2024. I was interested in several aspects you highlighted including the number of days within which an out-of-Court settlement of […]

Spraying banknotes in the air

July 22, 2024 in /by

I have seen people throwing banknotes in the air while dancing at social events including weddings.  This behavior is also very common among celebrities who usually show off their wealth on social media by spraying money in the air. I believe this is done as a sign of wealth. Few months ago I went to […]

Q&A – 15 July 2024

July 15, 2024 in /by

Airline discrimination claim Last week, while boarding a flight, a cabin crew insisted that I relinquish my seat due to my reduced mobility. They claimed it was a safety protocol, but I believe I was a victim of blatant discrimination. As a person with a disability, I am very aware of my rights. I am […]

Sensitive personal data

July 15, 2024 in /by

I am a data manager for a large organization based in Arusha. My role includes ensuring compliance with various data protection laws and regulations. Recently I have found myself in a bit of a conundrum regarding the handling of sensitive data. I have encountered a number of scenarios where the lines seem blurred and struggled […]

Challenged to a duel

July 15, 2024 in /by

A colleague of mine challenged me to duel over a matter that I do not wish to disclose. I am determined to fight for my honor because I am not a coward.  However, I believe duels were a thing of the past and may be prohibited under current laws. I do not want to find […]

Subleasing an apartment

July 15, 2024 in /by

I lived in Europe for years where I made a lot of money without owning any property through subleasing residential apartments. I am now back in Tanzania and want to replicate this business here. Is subleasing allowed in Tanzania? Kindly guide me. GH, Dodoma Leases are governed by the Land Act [Cap. 113 R.E. 2019] […]

Rotational savings schemes ‘mchezo’

July 8, 2024 in /by

I am a recent college graduate who is lucky to have secured employment. I have been approached by a co-worker, about a promising ‘financial opportunity’. This person explained to me that some colleagues at the office have a rotational savings scheme where participants contribute a fixed amount and, in return, take turns to receive a […]

Tax obligation for cargo consolidator 

July 8, 2024 in /by

I am a cargo consolidator who has been helping small businesses and individuals source their goods internationally for the past 10 years. I have always been meticulous in my operations, ensuring timely deliveries and competitive rates. My role is to simply ease the shipping costs for my clients and for that reason there is no […]

Q&A – 8 July 2024

July 8, 2024 in /by

Replying ‘noted’ in pleadings I bought a piece of land located in the outskirts of Mbeya city. The purchase price of this land has been a subject of dispute for 5 years now. The lawyer handling this dispute passed away last year forcing me to hire another lawyer. This new lawyer is a young fellow […]

Employer and employee relationship

July 1, 2024 in /by

I am a resident of Morogoro and work for a small business firm as a logistics officer. While I have worked for this firm for 3 years, we never signed a contract. Everything was agreed orally including my working hours, salaries and other benefits.  My young brother who is currently studying law at a University […]

Q&A – 1 July 2024

July 1, 2024 in /by

Marital rape in Tanzania I was watching the news last week when I heard a case concerning marital rape from an Asian Country. In this news segment, the husband had forced his wife to have sexual intercourse and in some instances used violence. This was surprising to me. How can a husband commit rape against […]

Q&A – 24 June 2024

June 24, 2024 in /by

Use of founder of the nation’s name We are in plans to open a medium sized logistics business based in Mwanza. We have worked hard to come up with a unique and memorable name for the business. Eventually, we chose the name Julius Nyerere Logistics for the company’s brand. Nyerere’s legacy as the first president […]

Compulsory community social responsibility

June 24, 2024 in /by

We are a large mining company with operations worldwide, including Tanzania and we are required to invest in local infrastructure as part of our community social responsibility (CSR). However, we are frustrated with the additional costs and resources required to invest in infrastructure. Why does Tanzania make CSR mandatory? Other countries do not have similar […]

Identity theft on social media

June 17, 2024 in /by

I recently discovered a person using my identity on various social media platforms. I have politely asked them to stop but they have refused. The impersonator claims it is not a crime since there is no physical harm. Is this true? What does the law say about impersonating another person online? JM, Lindi We are […]