Dazzles of zebras wildebeest and a group of old male buffaloes were watching us malevolently and on the grasses I spot a Nairobi Pipit on top of a small stone definitely looking for insects. We passed through a section of forest which contain many rare plants and dense trees of African olive and variety of…
Trespass under Tanzanian law refers to the unlawful entry onto another person’s land without consent or lawful justification. In simple terms, do not “visit” where you have not been invited. Trespass is recognised both as a civil wrong under common law principles and a criminal offence under the Penal Code. “Criminal trespass arises where entry…
We were on a boat slowly sailing on a vast inland Rufiji river relaxing into the tranquillity of the true beautiful surroundings watching for nature, birdlife and wildlife go by. We were maybe 100 km from the Indian Ocean and it was fun and a wonderful way to experience the riverside intimately and watch the…
Modern society treats success in one field as proof of universal wisdom. I once suggested that a billionaire can also be an idiot and was met with strong objections from my social media friends. We see credentials, wealth and fame and mistake them for broad intellectual authority. The truth is simpler than it appears: Success…
I first set foot in Europe some 47 years ago this month — in 1979, to be precise. To make it even more remarkable, it was wintertime, bitterly cold and freezing at that. It is a long story. At the time, I was in the employ of the government-owned newspapers, the Daily News and Sunday…
According to recent global statistics at least 75% humans believe God as eternal leader. Leadership and ruling are not exactly similar. The late Australian journalist, John Pilger, described this very well in his 2002 book “New Rulers of the World”: “The aim of the new rulers is not to improve lives, but to extract profit,…
When choosing to invest in Tanzania, it is important to understand the fundamental legal requirements. All businesses must be registered with the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA). This process involves reserving a company name, preparing incorporation documents and obtaining the relevant licences. Foreign investors may also register their projects with the Tanzania Investment and…
I have many a fond memory of my time as a lecturer and tutor at Zanzibar School of Health, a visionary learning institution in Zanzibar training today’s young minds to become tomorrow’s health care professionals. But the memories that stand out the most to me as an educator while there are of those moments when…
Recent events showing Tanzanian Members of Parliament (MPs) struggling to express themselves in English while seeking to represent the country in international parliamentary bodies suggest that campaigning for wider use of Swahili in international institutions must now reach beyond Swahili speakers. These MPs exposed a structural problem in how we select international representatives. Rather than…
A valid will in Tanzania is determined by its contents, which must contain all the necessary information to address relevant matters and eliminate any doubt as to the intentions of the deceased. A will must bear a clear title stating that it is the Last Will and Testament, as an individual may execute more than…
