In 2017, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania enacted the Natural wealth and Resources (Permanent Sovereignty) Act, Cap. 449 [R.E. 2023] (the Permanent Sovereignty Act). The Permanent Sovereignty Act, among others, reaffirms Tanzanians’ permanent sovereignty over natural resources; mandates the Government to exercise ownership and control of natural resources for and on behalf […]

Recently, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (the Court) delivered a judgment in Lucy Mandara v. Tanzania Cigarette Company Limited, Civil Application No. 282/2021, a case which concerned an application for review of the Court’s judgment under Rule 66(1) (a) of the Tanzania Court of Appeal Rules, 2009. The Applicant, Lucy Mandara, sought a review […]

Court of Appeal Reaffirms Protection of Personal Reputation in Defamation Claims Recently, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania in Erastus Mtui v. Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd & Others revisited the delicate balance between an employer’s right to inform the public regarding terminated employees and such individuals’ right to have their reputation protected, holding that a seemingly […]

Court of Appeal of Tanzania Underscores Public Bodies’ Duty to Give Reasoned Decisions On 5 May 2026, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (the Court) delivered a judgment in a judicial review matter between Permanent Secretary, Public Service Management and Good Governance & Another and Komanya Eric Kitwala, Civil Appeal No. 380 of 2024. In […]

Court of Appeal Guides on Board Member’s Dissenting Opinion against Validity of Judgment On 9 April 2026, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (the Court) delivered its judgment in Civil Appeal No. 425 of 2023. In this decision, the Court interprets the provisions of section 20 of the Tax Revenue Appeals Act, Cap. 408 [R.E. […]