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Death of any Party During Judicial Proceedings

adminFebruary 21, 2025Announcements

In Tanzanian legal proceedings, the unfortunate event of a party’s death during a case does not mean the end of justice. The law provides clear mechanisms to safeguard the continuity of legal matters. In Tanzania, the Court can permit the substitution of a Deceased party with their Legal Representatives or estate administrators. This ensures that

The Practical of Employment Policies in Workplaces: Law and Practice in Tanzania

adminJanuary 30, 2025Announcements, Uncategorized

Employment policies are crucial for effective workplace governance, helping employers ensure compliance with labor laws, foster productivity, and maintain positive employer-employee relations. In Tanzania, the private sector plays an essential role in driving economic growth, and well-crafted employment policies are vital for labor market stability and social equity. This article examines the legal and practical

The Role of Law in Shaping Fintech Growth in Tanzania: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward

adminJanuary 15, 2025Announcements

Introduction The emergence of financial technology (fintech) has revolutionized the financial sector in Tanzania, offering innovative solutions that drive financial inclusion, economic growth, and technological advancement. However, the interplay between law and fintech is crucial in ensuring sustainable growth. This article explores the opportunities and challenges within the legal landscape and proposes a path forward

Remote Legal Proceedings in Tanzania: Theoretical and Practical Applications of Virtual Hearings

adminOctober 28, 2024Announcements

INTRODUCTION The emergence of technology in Tanzania has manifested rapid changes, and development in the dispensation of justice. For countless decades, people’s access to the courts of law has been barred by the geographical proximity of parties, remoteness of courts, and costs, save for other challenges. However, the enactment of the Judicature and Application of

Default Judgement

adminJuly 16, 2024Announcements, Uncategorized

The judgment that is entered where any party required to file a written statement of defense fails to do so within the specified period or where such period has been extended by the Court’s order. The filing of Form No. 1 comes as a requirement of the law where a Plaintiff is seeking a Default

NOTICE OF WAIVER OF FEES FOR LATE SUBMISSION OF COMPANY DOCUMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2024.

adminJune 27, 2024Announcements

A company is any form of business organization that engages in a business or commercial activity for profit. Companies are typically incorporated as separate legal entities, meaning they operate independently from their owners. This separation provides limited liability protection, ensuring that the personal assets of the owners are typically not at risk for the company’s

DETERMINATION OF AN AWARD FOR A FOREIGN EMPLOYEE IN A LABOUR DISPUTE

adminApril 30, 2024Announcements

It is an undoubted truth that for a foreigner to work in the United Republic of Tanzania, they are required to have a valid work and residence permit which allows them to work and reside in the country. These permits are usually issued with validity for a period of 2 years, subject to renewal should

TANZANIA JOINS TM CLASS SYSTEM

adminApril 17, 2024Announcements

A Key Milestone for Trade and Service Marks in Tanzania! From March 11, 2024, Tanzania through the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) joined and accepted the terms from the harmonized database of the TM Class System. The TM Class System is a globally recognized system that categorizes goods and services into 45 different classes

NIGHT ALLOWANCE IN TANZANIA

adminApril 15, 2024Announcements

According to the Employment and Labor Relations Act, the term night is the period between 20:00 pm and 06:00 a.m. (of the following day). This is provided under section 20 (1) of the Employment and Labour Relation Act (CAP 366 R.E 2019) which provides that; “In this section, “night” means the hours after twenty hours

THE TORT OF DEFAMATION AND HOW IT IS PROVED IN COURT.

adminApril 8, 2024Announcements

The tort of defamation essentially lies in the publication of a statement which tends to lower a person, in the estimation of right-thinking members of the society generally, hence, to amount to defamation there must be publication to a third party concerning a matter containing untrue allegations against the reputation of another. Having elaborated the