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Mine rehabilitation, the process of restoring post – mining landscapes to ecological viability, is a cornerstone of sustainable resource extraction. In Tanzania, this responsibility is enshrined in law, with both the Mining Act [CAP. 123 R.E. 2019] and the Environmental Management Act, 2004 (EMA), responsible to ensure Mineral Right Holders bear financial responsibility for environmental …
Zanzibar’s tourism sector reached new heights in December 2024, welcoming 91,611 international visitors, a remarkable 30.5% increase from the 70,186 recorded during the same month in 2023. Adding to this achievement, a recent study by Bounce crowned Zanzibar as the second-best island getaway destination in 2024, surpassing renowned locations like Mallorca, Ibiza, and Sardinia. The …
Transfer pricing refers to determination of prices charged for intercompany transactions between associated enterprises, such as subsidiaries, affiliates, or divisions of a multinational company. In the intricate waters of global commerce, transfer pricing flows as a crucial current, steering the tides of cross-border transactions. As the legendary economist Adam Smith aptly said “Taxes are the …
What is Carbon Trading? Carbon trading is a financial system that involves the buying and selling of carbon credits. These credits allow businesses or organizations to emit a specific amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) or, alternatively, to offset those emissions by reducing or removing an equivalent amount of GHGs. GHGs include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, …
Imagine scanning a QR code to settle a restaurant bill, accessing your bank account through a mobile app, or obtaining a loan through a mobile network operator (MNO). These everyday conveniences exemplify how FinTech is revolutionizing financial transactions. FinTech refers to innovative technologies that enhance and automate financial services while Blockchain is a transformative technology …
Registration of Special Wildlife Investments in Tanzania For an investor to invest in the protected wildlife areas in Tanzania, there has to be a designated special wildlife investment concession area and the investor has to be granted a special wildlife investment concession through a contract with the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (“the Authority”). Special Wildlife …
Crispin Bebwa Mwebesa Esq (Managing Partner) & Adv. Valentina Clifford (Associate)
In our initial episode, we initiated our journey through Tanzania’s anti-counterfeit legal land- scape by revealing the fundamental pillars of these vital rules. We unraveled the Merchandise Marks Act, Act No. 20 of 1963, and its complementary regulations, the Merchandise Marks Regulation of 2008 and the Merchandise Marks (Amendments) Regulation of 2010. Moreover, we demystified …
