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. […]

Court Invalidates Provisions Pertaining to CSR Funds Allocation in Tanzania Recently, the High Court of Tanzania (the Court) delivered its judgment in a judicial review application filed by Godfrey Mwita Kegoye and four others against the Minister for Minerals and the Attorney General. The Applicants sought orders of certiorari and prohibition to challenge the legality […]

Recently, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (the Court) delivered its judgment in the case of CRDB Bank PLC & Others vs. Jonas Marco Mgeni, Civil Appeal No. 355 of 2024. This case concerns the exercise of a mortgagee’s statutory power of sale, specifically, the duty to conduct valuation, obtain the best price reasonably available, […]

Jurisdiction of Courts in Copyright Disputes Clarified: Lex Specialis Held to Prevail Recently, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (the Court), in Civil Appeal No. 42 of 2023, delivered a landmark decision on jurisdiction of courts to hear and determine copyright infringement matters. The decision of the Court is critical in the legal fraternity, for […]