Entries by fbadmin1

Implied consent in medical emergencies

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I’m a university student in Dodoma. Last month, I fainted during a football match and was rushed to a nearby hospital. When I woke up, I learned that the doctors had performed a minor surgical procedure to stop internal bleeding. I was shocked because I had never signed a consent form or spoken to anyone. […]

Trafficking narcotics

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Two years ago, police officers raided my brother’s house in a village after an informer told them he was hiding bhangi. They found two sacks of dried leaves inside. He was later charged with trafficking in narcotic drugs and sentenced to thirty years in prison. What confuses our family is that my brother has no […]

Q&A – 10 November 2025

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Trafficking narcotics Two years ago, police officers raided my brother’s house in a village after an informer told them he was hiding bhangi. They found two sacks of dried leaves inside. He was later charged with trafficking in narcotic drugs and sentenced to thirty years in prison. What confuses our family is that my brother […]

ARIPO registration

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I am a Ugandan entrepreneur expanding my skincare brand across East Africa. I registered my brand ‘GlowRoot’ under ARIPO, thinking it would protect me in all member countries. I recently discovered that a Tanzanian company is using the same name for its products. When I tried to stop them, I was told my ARIPO registration […]

Fashion designer joining major brand 

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I am an emerging fashion designer in Tanzania, and my latest eco-conscious clothing line has gained significant attention both locally and online. Until now, I have operated independently, but recently several major fashion houses have approached me with offers to collaborate or sign me under their brand. One of the country’s leading labels is eager […]

Cosmetic surgery threatens security

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I am a law-abiding citizen and my face has never been photoshopped unless you count that one time my daughter posted our photo with a Snapchat filter. Recently, I have noticed a boom in hospitals offering plastic surgery, including cosmetic procedures, across Tanzania. It is like every street corner has a beauty clinic promising to […]

Q&A – 27 October 2025

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Cosmetic surgery threatens security I am a law-abiding citizen and my face has never been photoshopped unless you count that one time my daughter posted our photo with a Snapchat filter. Recently, I have noticed a boom in hospitals offering plastic surgery, including cosmetic procedures, across Tanzania. It is like every street corner has a […]

Neighbour burning plastic

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I live in Mbeya and our neighbour constantly burns plastic and rubbish near our houses, creating smoke and a bad smell. We tried asking him to stop, but he says it is his right since it’s his compound. Can he really burn waste as he wishes on his property? Please guide us, we are suffering […]

Q&A – 20 October 2025

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Minimum wage for domestic workers I work as a live-in housekeeper in Dar es Salaam and clean, cook, and help look after two children. I work six days a week and sleep at my employer’s house. I currently earn TZS 100,000 per month. I have heard that the government has revised the minimum wage for […]

Passenger refusing to pay

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I am a motorcycle driver commonly known as a boda boda. Last week I carried a passenger who had been dropped off at a bus stop since traffic was heavy that morning. On the way, he lamented having to wake up early to arrive at work on time, and sometimes he is forced to abandon the […]

Minimum wage for domestic workers

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Minimum wage for domestic workers I work as a live-in housekeeper in Dar es Salaam and clean, cook, and help look after two children. I work six days a week and sleep at my employer’s house. I currently earn TZS 100,000 per month. I have heard that the government has revised the minimum wage for […]

Q&A – 13 October 2025

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Prophesied wealth, still broke Early this year, my spiritual leader predicted that 2025 would be my ‘year of open doors.’ He said I would buy a car, get married, and move into my own house. He then told me to ‘sow a seed of faith’ of at least TZS 500,000 to unlock these blessings. I […]

Prophesied wealth, still broke

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Early this year, my spiritual leader predicted that 2025 would be my ‘year of open doors.’ He said I would buy a car, get married, and move into my own house. He then told me to ‘sow a seed of faith’ of at least TZS 500,000 to unlock these blessings. I believed with all my […]

Technical delay in taxation

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Technical delay in taxation I am a foreigner running a marketing company in Tanzania, and I am unfamiliar with Tanzanian law. We appealed against a significant tax assessment by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). Our first case did not go well. We were unsuccessful at both the Tax Revenue Appeal Board and Tribunal. Consequently, we […]

Swearing in football match

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I was at a football match last weekend, and after our team missed a penalty, I let out a burst of angry words. These words were not pleasant, and a fight almost broke out because even my team’s supporters disliked them. A police officer nearby told me to cool down and mind my language or […]

Domestic registration of trademarks

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I run a large beverage manufacturing company in Morogoro that produces soft drinks under  a certain brand. A few years ago, when I started my business, I noticed that a Ugandan company had a similar brand name registered at The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)and used it in their home market. I did not […]

Threat of deepfakes

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My friend recently sent me a video of a politician apparently admitting to corruption. Later, I found out that the video was not real but had been created using Artificial Intelligence (AI), which people call a ‘deepfake’. This scared me, because it looked so real and many people had already shared it online. I am […]

Q&A – 6 October 2025

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National emblem as profile photo I recently updated my social media profile and thought it would be patriotic to use the coat of arms as my profile picture. A friend told me this might actually be against the law. I was surprised, because I see many people using flags and even parts of the emblem […]

National emblem as profile photo

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I recently updated my social media profile and thought it would be patriotic to use the coat of arms as my profile picture. A friend told me this might actually be against the law. I was surprised, because I see many people using flags and even parts of the emblem on their profiles. Honestly, I […]

Q&A – 29 September 2025

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Results shared on WhatsApp group I am in a WhatsApp group for parents at my child’s primary school. During admission, we signed social media forms consenting to the use of social media. However, we were informed that this was intended for special occasions, such as sharing emergency information or photos from school trips. Recently, the […]

Vendor stalls around stadiums

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I usually sell food and drinks outside football stadiums on match days. Recently, city officials instructed us to pack up, stating that we were operating illegally and blocking access. Well, the access point is true because on match day, there are usually a lot of people and vehicles, and movement becomes difficult even for the […]

Results shared on WhatsApp group 

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I am in a WhatsApp group for parents at my child’s primary school. During admission, we signed social media forms consenting to the use of social media. However, we were informed that this was intended for special occasions, such as sharing emergency information or photos from school trips. Recently, the head teacher posted the end-of-term […]

Want of prosecution

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Two years ago, I filed a land dispute case at the High Court. The case was repeatedly adjourned because the opposing party failed to appear. Recently, I was shocked to hear that my case was dismissed ‘for want of prosecution.’ I was always attending Court, so why was it dismissed, and what can I do […]