I run a small business in Tanzania and recently received a tax assessment from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). I believe they misinterpreted the law and overestimated my tax liability. I also think the law is unclear, which may be why my tax liability was overestimated. How are tax statutes interpreted in Tanzania, and do […]

I am a well-known Zambian woman working in technology and have moved to Tanzania to work as a manager for a new Artificial Intelligence development corporation based in Dar es Salaam. While I am a well-accomplished woman, I suffer from dysmenorrhea, a health condition which impacts my work every month. Back home in Zambia, I […]

My neighbour’s goats keep sneaking into my garden and munching on my vegetables. The other day, they devoured all my cabbages. I asked the owner to compensate me for the damages, but he claimed my fence was so weak that even a toddler could knock it over.  How can he not see that the goats […]

Three months ago, I got engaged to a beautiful woman with a very high bride price. I offered her family 10 fat, healthy cows as the bride price. Unfortunately, the engagement was called off after she found a fellow who was wealthier than I am. Her family has returned the cows, as is customary among […]

Last week, I decided to stroll around the neighbourhood while openly carrying a legally owned and registered firearm. I wandered about and eventually entered a bar for some refreshments. Many people noticed my gun, which filled me with pride. However, I was later asked to leave the bar because some customers felt uncomfortable with my […]

No intimacy in marriage I have been married to my husband for seven years. At first, our marriage seemed like a fairy tale. We shared dreams, mutual respect, and a love that felt unwavering. However, over the past two years, I began to feel a growing sense of dissatisfaction. These days, intimacy is lacking, and […]

I recently heard a lawyer friend mention the phrase ‘opening pandora’s box’ in a legal discussion. As an ordinary Tanzanian with no legal background, I’m curious—what does this phrase mean in the legal world, and why do lawyers use it? Please enlighten me. EM, Kagera This is a great question! Let us start with the […]

I am a specialist working in the technology sector. My work permits me to work from home, so I spend most of my day at home. I live in a one-bedroom, self-contained house within the same compound as my landlord. The landlord frequently visits me unannounced during lunch to discuss my rent or something concerning […]

My wife and I have been married for 2 years now. Our marriage was perfect until recently when I lost my job after the company I worked for shut down operations in Tanzania. I have been searching for another job for six months now while maintaining her with my savings. However, this may become impossible […]