The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into global economies and societies presents both transformative opportunities and unprecedented privacy challenges. While AI promises innovation across sectors, its reliance on vast amounts of personal data raises critical questions about compliance with data protection frameworks, particularly in jurisdictions like Tanzania, where the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA, …

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Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have become a strategic tool for companies seeking to expand their footprint in the global business landscape. However, these transactions involve intricate legal and tax considerations that must be carefully navigated to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.  Thanks to globalization, now it is possible for businesses in different …

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The vibrant city of Lagos provided a fitting backdrop for the 2nd IBA African Competition Law Conference, where leading legal minds, policymakers, and regulators particularly the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), convened to explore the evolving terrain of competition law across the continent. The event was a dynamic convergence of ideas, debate, and …

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THE ROLE OF TANZANIA’S CAPITAL MARKETS TRIBUNAL IN RESOLVING SECURITIES DISPUTES Capital markets move at lightning speed but justice often does not. When a broker misuses client funds or a listed company manipulates its stock, waiting years for a conventional court ruling would paralyze the financial system. This is why capital markets tribunals exist: specialized …

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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 …

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