James Magai
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Tanzanians in the diaspora file case over dual citizenship
The government has opposed a constitutional petition in which six Tanzanians who live and work abroad are challenging sections of the law that prohibit dual citizenship. → Read More
Court rules denying inmates voting rights is unconstitutional
The judge, however, rejected the applicants' plea demanding payment of Sh50 million each. → Read More
Wayne Lotter murder: 11 sentenced to death in Dar es Salaam
Eleven people were on Friday, December, 2 handed death sentences after they were convicted of murdering top elephant conservationist, Wyne Lotter on August 16, 2017. → Read More
Paul Makonda, Lemutuz face charges of double crossing Dar businessman
The businessman is seeking to be paid more than Sh240 million in compensation → Read More
Jacqueline Mengi wins court battle against executors of Mengi's estates
High Court has nullified the agreement between the executors of the estates of the late businessman Reginald Mengi → Read More
Government supports Mdee, 18 others against Chadema’s decision
The government supported applications submitted by Ms Halima Mdee and 18 others filed at the High Court, requesting permission to file a case challenging Chadema’s decision to strip off their party membership. → Read More
Fate of 19 MPs in Speaker’s hands after court decision
Dar es Salaam. The fate of 19 Special Seat MPs who were expelled from Chadema is now in the hands of the Speaker of Parliament after the High Court dismissed their application yesterday. The lawmakers went to court last month, requesting to be granted approval to oppose the party’s decision to expel them. However, in a counter-petition Chadema asked the to strike the application on the grounds… → Read More
Businessman Jitesh Ladwa arraigned in court over forgery
Jitesh Jilantilal Ladwa face 25 charges. → Read More
IGP Sirro, Muhimbili Hospital dragged to court over woman who died in Police cell
Relatives of a woman who allegedly hanged herself while in Police custody in Dar es Salaam two years ago have dragged the Police Force and Muhimbili National Hospital to court demanding a thorough investigation into the incident. → Read More
Legal wrangles over Mengi's estate take a new turn
The widow of media tycoon Reginald Mengi has won another obstacle in her efforts to fight for the control of the deceased’s estate after the Court of Appeal dismissed objections filed by the estate administrators. → Read More
Mbowe case stalls after witness is taken ill in court
The hearing of an economic sabotage case facing Chadema chairman Freeman Mbowe failed to proceed yesterday after the prosecution witness fell ill while being cross-examined. → Read More
Cybercrime officer testifies in Mbowe terrorism case
Cybercrime specialist and Police Inspector Innocent Ndowo told the Court yesterday that Chadema chairman Freeman Mbowe conducted electronic communication with a government insider starting January, 2020. → Read More
Court rejects government bid to appeal mobile money fees ruling
The High Court of Tanzania has rejected the government’s application to appeal against granting the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) a warrant to challenge levies on mobile money transactions, introduced this year. → Read More
Court blocks appeal over Fatma Karume licence
The High Court has rejected the government’s bid to appeal against its decision which overturned the advocates’ committee to revoke the practising licence of a prominent lawyer, Ms Fatma Karume. → Read More
Court set to rule today on objections in Mbowe case
Hearing of the economic sabotage case facing Chadema chairman Freeman Mbowe and three others will continue today with the court expected to deliver a ruling regarding the objection made by one of the defendants. → Read More
Witness narrates arrest of accused in Mbowe case
The fourth witness in the case of economic sabotage against Chadema chairman Freeman Mbowe and three co-accused persons that involve terrorism charges yesterday narrated how she witnessed the... → Read More
Mbowe implicated in witness statement
A prosecution witness in the economic sabotage case facing Chadema chairman Freeman Mbowe submitted in court yesterday how one of the co-accused was involved in the charges. → Read More
Ruling of Bernard Membe’s case against Cyprian Musiba set for October 28
The ruling of the defamation suit filed by former Foreign Affairs Minister Bernard Membe against journalist and independent activist Cyprian Musiba has been postponed until October 28 this year. → Read More
Tanzanian artiste sues MultiChoice seeking damages of Sh1.12 billion
Artist Menina Abdulkarim Atiki has sued DStv’s parent company MultiChoice South Africa which trades in Tanzania as MultiChoice Tanzania for damages amounting to Sh1.12 billion for airing content... → Read More
‘I’m not sure if Lujenge is dead or alive’, says suspect in Mbowe’s case
A suspect in a terrorism case facing Chadema national chairman Freeman Mbowe and three co-accused persons, Mr Mohamed Ling’wenya on Tuesday told court that he was not sure whether a person... → Read More