ArticleNew Rights On The Legal Age Of Marriage For WomenThe month of October brought about a monumental change in Tanzania when on 23 October 2019, the Court of Appeal passed a judgment that minor womenTanzaniaFamily and MatrimonialSTA Law Firm
ArticleImpact Of The Amendments To The Mining Local Content Regulations On Banking OperationsIn this month's Finance Briefing we review the effects of the amendments to the Mining (Local Content) Regulations, 2018 on the operations of commercial banks in Tanzania.TanzaniaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClyde & Co
ArticleInterest Rate Based Monitory Policy FrameworkIn this industry update, we provide clarification on the Bank of Tanzania's (the BOT) adoption of the interest rate based monetary policy framework 2017/2018 (the Policy Framework).TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleEmpowering Female Entrepreneurs: Fostering Social And Economic Growth In East AfricaThe East African region is confronting significant socioeconomic challenges and opportunities for development. TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorShikana Group
ArticleBank Of Tanzania's Monetary Policy And Non-performing Loans In Light Of COVID-19As countries across Africa deal with the impacts of COVID-19, the Bank of Tanzania has recently introduced the June 2020 Monetary Policy Statement which addresses a number of key concerns in Tanzania ...TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorClyde & Co
ArticleBold Moves: Suluhu Hassan And Mwinyi Reshape Tanzanian And Zanzibar PoliticsIn the intricate dance of politics, every step taken by leaders sends ripples through the fabric of society, shaping the destiny of nations. TanzaniaEnergy and Natural ResourcesShikana Group
ArticleTanzania Overhauls Mining Laws, Fines Investor US$190 Billion: Is Your Investment Protected?Hoping to increase the nation's revenue from natural resources, the Tanzanian government is introducing a number of increasingly drastic reforms to the mining industry.TanzaniaEnergy and Natural ResourcesJones Day
ArticleChina's Investment In Africa And The Evolving Dynamics Between China And TanzaniaThe investment landscape of Africa has increasingly attracted global attention and ascended as a beacon of investment opportunities, with China emerging as a dominant force...TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorShikana Group
ArticleNavigating Through Immigration And Labor Issues In TanzaniaSince the end of last year, the legal landscape in Tanzania has been veiled with uncertainty regarding matters of labor and immigration. TanzaniaImmigrationShikana Group
Article10 Reasons Why The Proposed Section 400A Of The Tanzania Companies Act Will Discourage Foreign Direct Investment In TanzaniaThe National Assembly in Tanzania is currently debating various changes to legislation through the Written Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No 3) Act of 2019, which has been brought under a certificate of urgency. TanzaniaCorporate/Commercial LawShikana Group
ArticleShare Premiums- Mind How You Keep And Use ThemIt was perfectly legal for companies established in Tanzania before the entry of the new Companies Act to credit share premium to profit and loss accounts so as to make them available for paying dividends.TanzaniaCorporate/Commercial LawRex Attorneys
ArticleTanzania Mining Local Content Regulations 2025: What Foreign Investors Must Know About The New JV RulesTanzania's mining sector is one of the most sought-after investment destinations in East Africa — and it just became significantly more regulated.TanzaniaEnergy and Natural ResourcesShikana Group
ArticleLegal Landscape In TanzaniaDoing business in Tanzania requires in-depth knowledge of and practical familiarity with the regulations and authorities governing its economic sectors.TanzaniaCorporate/Commercial LawClyde & Co
ArticleAmendments To Tanzanian PPP LawsIn September 2013 we issued a projects & construction update on Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Tanzania.TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorClyde & Co
ArticleAmendments To The Non-Governmental Organisations ActIn this updater, we review the amendments to the Non-Governmental Organisations Act, No. 24 of 2002 (the NGO Act), as introduced by the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.3) Act 2019TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorClyde & Co
ArticleHow Tanzania Boosted Confidence In IP By Training JudgesAn article on December 29, 2023, in the Daily News reported that Tanzania has gained international recognition for its efforts to bolster its capacity to administer justice and handle disputes in the realm of IP.TanzaniaIntellectual PropertyInventa
ArticleThe United Republic Of Tanzania Proposes Arbitration Reforms To Placate Foreign Investors. Will It Work?In 2017, the Tanzanian government introduced a raft of legislative reforms to the natural resources sector. Through the reforms the new government looked to ensure that investor...TanzaniaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleTanzania Interest Based Monetary Policy Framework And Implication On FDITanzania's interest – based monetary policy framework is a move to improve investment climate in Tanzania and to create investor confidence. TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorShikana Group
ArticleThe Trump Economy And Africa: Are African Governments Prepared?As the days count down to the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, it's becoming increasingly clear what the next chapter of U.S. economic policy...TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorShikana Group
ArticleLiquidated Damages In The Tanzanian Construction IndustryAs the construction industry continues to develop in Tanzania, the use of international standard contracts has increased. In particular, we have seen the FIDICTanzaniaReal Estate and ConstructionClyde & Co