Unsolicited advertising emails

I am a graduate student at one of the country’s prominent universities. I have a problem with my email space being filled with advertisements. As you may know, email service providers have recently restricted the free storage space, forcing users to perform storage space clean-ups more frequently. I have noticed that my email space is occupied by advertising emails, which I do not recall subscribing to.  Most emails originated from telecommunications and finance companies which were attempting to sell their products. I would like to know if there is a law regulating this type of irritating advertising. Please guide me.
RN, Dodoma

We are sorry to hear about your email troubles. Yes, there is a law regulating email advertisements. Sending unsolicited advertising emails is not permitted in Tanzania. Section 32 of the Electronic Transactions Act, 2015 states that a person shall not send unsolicited commercial communication on goods or services unless- (a) the consumer consents to the communication; (b) at the beginning of the communication, the communication discloses the identity of the sender and its purpose; and (c) that communication gives an opt-out option to reject further communication. Your lawyer can guide you further.