Ship Registration and
Seizure in Zanzibar While foreign policy is a Union matter, maritime transport is not.
This crucial distinction means Zanzibar operates its own
maritime administration, separate from mainland Tanzania. Read More Tanzania's Mining
Local Contents Laws Service Providers in the mining sector are required to adhere to
the mining The Mining (Local Content) Regulations, 2018,
and their subsequent amendments in 2019 and 2022. Read More Tanzania Establishes New
Body for Investments This merges the functions of the Tanzania
Investment Centre (TIC) and the Export Processing Zones
Authority (EPZA) to form TISEZA Read More Unlocking Zanzibar’s
Investment Potential Zanzibar is rapidly emerging as a competitive and attractive
investment destination, bolstered by the progressive Zanzibar
Investment Act, 2023. Read More
ABOUT RIVE & CO.

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Governance Insights
Guide

Zanzibar Investment Outlook 2025

Bold Moves, More Opportunities

Zanzibar's 2023 Investment Act offers robust protections and tax holidays. Our guide explains the capital requirements, incentives, and streamlined ZIPA process for investors.

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Legal Insights

Tanzania’s Dual Compliance: Navigating the EACCA, ZFCC and FCC Merger Control Nexus

Tanzania’s Dual Compliance: Navigating the EACCA, ZFCC and FCC Merger Control Nexus

November 21, 2025
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Shareholder vs. Member – The Quorum Conundrum in Corporate Succession

Shareholder vs. Member – The Quorum Conundrum in Corporate Succession

November 21, 2025
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A judicial Warning: Directors Personal Liability in Tanzania for Unpaid Corporate Debts

A judicial Warning: Directors Personal Liability in Tanzania for Unpaid Corporate Debts

November 21, 2025
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Case Review: JP Decaux Tanzania Limited v. JCDecaux SA & Another (2024)

Case Review: JP Decaux Tanzania Limited v. JCDecaux SA & Another (2024)

November 21, 2025
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Firm News & Deals

Rive & Co Secures Victory for Total Energies SE (formerly TOTAL SA) in Major Trademark Opposition Case

Rive & Co Secures Victory for Total Energies SE (formerly TOTAL SA) in Major Trademark Opposition Case

October 22, 2025
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RIVE & CO Partner Authors Data Protection Assessment for Tanzania – Guidance Note, 2025 Edition

RIVE & CO Partner Authors Data Protection Assessment for Tanzania – Guidance Note, 2025 Edition

October 21, 2025
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RIVE&Co Successfully Secures Landmark Winding-Up Order for Gateway Gaming Limited in High-Profile Dispute

RIVE&Co Successfully Secures Landmark Winding-Up Order for Gateway Gaming Limited in High-Profile Dispute

October 20, 2025
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RIVE & CO to attend Adams & Adams’ Africa Network Meeting 2025 taking place in Pretoria, South Africa

RIVE & CO to attend Adams & Adams’ Africa Network Meeting 2025 taking place in Pretoria, South Africa

September 9, 2025
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Meet the Partners

Meet the visionary leaders who forged RIVE & Co. uniting the strengths of three of Tanzania’s most respected law firms, they now guide our powerhouse team with a shared commitment to shaping the future of legal excellence in the nation.