The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act, 2021
This provision gives the Act its short title and states that it amends certain written laws.
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This provision gives the Act its short title and states that it amends certain written laws. This section says the written laws listed in the Act’s Parts are amended as specified in those Parts. This section says the Part must be read together with the Electronic and Postal Communications Act. This provision amends section 13 of the principal Act by replacing “one year” with “not more than two years,” deleting paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) in subsection (3), and renaming paragraph (g) as paragraph (d). Section 20(1) is amended by replacing “a licence” with “licence conditions”; section 23 is also being amended, but the text stops before the details.
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PART I
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision gives the Act its short title and states that it amends certain written laws.
1. This Act may be cited as the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act, 2021. Amendment of certain written laws - 2 Verify source ↗
Short title
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the written laws listed in the Act’s Parts are amended as specified in those Parts.
2. The written laws specified in various Parts of this Act are amended in the manner specified in their respective Parts. PART II AMENDMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC AND POSTAL COMMUNICATIONS ACT, (CAP. 306) Construction Cap. 306
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PART II
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Part must be read together with the Electronic and Postal Communications Act.
3. This Part shall be read as one with the Electronic and Postal Communications Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act.” 7 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 Amendment of section 13 - 4
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 13 of the principal Act by replacing “one year” with “not more than two years,” deleting paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) in subsection (3), and renaming paragraph (g) as paragraph (d).
4. The principal Act is amended in section 13- (a) by deleting the words “one year” appearing in subsection (2) and substituting for them the words “not more than two years”; and (b) in subsection (3), by- (i) deleting paragraphs (d), (e) and (f); and (ii) renaming paragraph (g) as paragraph (d). Amendment of section 20 - 5
AI-assisted research summary: Section 20(1) is amended by replacing “a licence” with “licence conditions”; section 23 is also being amended, but the text stops before the details.
5. The principal Act is amended in section 20(1) by deleting the words “a licence” and substituting for them the words “licence conditions”. Amendment of section 23 by- - 6
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 23(1) of the principal Act by deleting paragraph (d) and renaming paragraph (e) as paragraph (d).
6. The principal Act is amended in section 23(1), (a) deleting paragraph (d); and (b) renaming paragraph (e) as paragraph (d). Amendment of section 116 Amendment of section 137 - 7
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 116(3)(c) by replacing “imports, distributes, or sells” with “imports or distributes”.
7. The principal Act is amended in section 116(3) by deleting the words “imports, distributes, or sells” appearing in paragraph (c) and substituting for them the words “imports or distributes”. - 8 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: A person may not possess radio communication equipment unless licensed under the Act.
8. The principal Act is amended in section 137, by- (a) deleting subsection (1) and substituting for it the following: “(1) No person shall possess any radio communication equipment except in accordance with a licence issued under this Act.”; and (b) adding immediately after subsection (2) the following: “(3) For the purpose of this section, the term “radio communication equipment” means- (a) SIM Box; (b) signal jarmer equipment; or (c) any other related equipment that is capable of facilitating- (i) signal jarming; or (ii) the passing of traffic.”. 8 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 PART III AMENDMENT OF THE JUDGES (REMUNERATION AND TERMINAL BENEFITS) ACT, (CAP. 424) Construction Cap. 424
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PART III
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AI-assisted research summary: This part must be read together with the Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) Act.
9. This Part shall be read as one with the Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Addition of section 15A - 10 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by inserting new text after section 15, but the inserted wording is truncated in the source provided.
10. The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 15 the following: “Transmissi on of benefits Cap. 371 Cap. 348 - 15A Verify source ↗
Without prejudice to the
AI-assisted research summary: Certain retired judges and their spouses are entitled to prescribed benefits, and those benefits must be paid through the Court Office Administrator.
15A. Without prejudice to the powers of the Paymaster-General under the Public Service Social Security Fund Act and the Public Finance Act, the benefits prescribed under this Act and the Public Service Social Security Fund Act to which a retired Chief Justice, Justice of Appeal, Principal Judge or Judge and their respective spouses are entitled, shall be paid through the Court Office Administrator.”. Chief the of PART IV AMENDMENT OF THE MEDICAL STORES DEPARTMENT ACT, (CAP. 70) Construction Cap. 70
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PART IV
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Part must be read together with the Medical Stores Department Act, and it refers to that Act as the principal Act.
11. This Part shall be read as one with the Medical Stores Department Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Amendment of long title - 12
AI-assisted research summary: The principal Act’s long title is amended by inserting “production and” between “the” and “procurement”.
12. The principal Act is amended in the long title by inserting the words “production and,” between the words “the” and “procurement”. General amendment - 13
AI-assisted research summary: This section changes the Act’s wording by replacing certain references to medical supplies with “health commodities.”
13. The principal Act is amended generally by deleting the words “drugs and other medical supplies”, “medical supplies” and “pharmaceutical and other medical supplies” wherever they appear in the Act and substituting 9 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 for them the words “health commodities”. Amendment of section 2 - 14
AI-assisted research summary: This amendment changes the definition section by deleting “approved drugs” and adding a new definition for “health commodities.”
14. The principal Act is amended in section 2, by- (a) deleting the definition of the term “approved drugs”; and (b) inserting in the appropriate alphabetical order the following new definition: “health commodities” includes medicines, supplies, equipment or medical diagnostics the approved regulatory authority for the time for approving being health commodities;”. responsible by Repeal and replacement of section 3 - 15
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act by repealing section 3 and replacing it with new text.
15. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 3 and replacing for it the following: “Establish- ment of Department - 3
AI-assisted research summary: The Medical Stores Department continues to exist as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, and it can sue, hold property, borrow, lend, and enter transactions.
3.(1) There shall continue to be a department known as the Medical Stores Department. corporate with (2) The Department shall be a body perpetual succession and shall have a common seal and, in its own name, be capable of - (a) suing and being sued; (b) acquiring, holding and alienating movable and immovable property; (c) borrowing and lending; (d) entering into contract or other transaction; and (e) doing all such other acts which a body corporate may lawfully perform.”. Amendment of section 4 - 16
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 4 of the principal Act by replacing the word “procurement” in subsection (2) with “production, procurement.”
16. The principal Act is amended in section 4 by deleting the word “procurement” wherever it appears in subsection (2) and substituting for it the words “production, procurement.” 10 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 Amendment of section 6 - 17
AI-assisted research summary: Section 6 is amended to change the membership wording and require the Minister to consider specified qualifications when appointing members.
17. The principal Act is amended in section 6, by- (a) deleting a “fullstop” appearing at the end of the subsection (1) and substituting for following: it “as follows: (a) one representative the Ministry responsible for health matters; from (b) one representative from Ministry regional local government; responsible administration (c) one representative from Ministry finance; responsible the for and the for (d) a law officer representing the Office of the Attorney General; from representative (e) one Tanzania Investment Centre; (f) one representative from primary health care facility of local government authorities; (g) one representative responsible Authority medical devices; and representative from (h) a umbrella private health Tanzania.”; association facilities from for an from in (b) adding immediately after subsection (1), the following: “(2) In appointing members under the Minister shall have subsection (1), regards to at least the following requisite knowledge- (a) accountancy; (b) law; (c) pharmacy; (d) medicine or diagnostics; 11 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 (e) supply chain management; and (f) Information and Communication Technology.”; (c) renumbering subsections (2), (3) and (4) as (d) adding subsections (3), (4) and (5) respectively; term” the words “for one further immediately after the word “re-appointment” appearing in subsection (3) as renumbered; and (e) deleting the word “Act” appearing in subsection (5) as renumbered and substituting for it the words “Act, except that such persons shall not vote.”. - 18
AI-assisted research summary: This section changes section 11 of the principal Act by replacing one phrase with another.
18. The principal Act is amended in section 11 by deleting the words “as the Minister may approve” and substituting for them the words “as may be determined pursuant to the Treasury Registrar (Powers and Functions) Act”. - 19
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by repealing section 16 and replacing it with new text that starts with “Procurement by Department.”
19. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 16 and replacing for it the following: “Proc urem ent by Depar tment - 16
AI-assisted research summary: The Department must procure in line with the law governing public procurement.
16. The Department shall procure in accordance with the law for the time being governing public procurement.”. commodities health Amendment of section 11 Cap. 370 Repeal and replacement of section 16 Addition of section 16A - 20
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by inserting new text after section 16.
20. The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 16, the following: “Powe rs to invest Cap. 53 or other - 16A Verify source ↗
Subject to such directives
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may invest the Department’s funds, but only subject to directives from the Treasury and any prescribed conditions.
16A. Subject to such directives as may be issued by the Treasury relevant any Registrar authority, the Board shall have powers to invest the funds of the Department subject to such conditions as may be Trustee prescribed Investments Act, to relation investments of funds by trustees.”. under the in Amendment of section 17 - 21
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 17 of the principal Act by redesignating subsection (1) as section 17 and deleting subsection (2).
21. The principal Act is amended in section 17, by- (a) designating the content of subsection (1) as section 17; and (b) deleting subsection (2). 12 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 PART V AMENDMENT OF THE MINING ACT, (CAP. 123) Construction Cap. 123 Amendment of section 4
Part
PART V
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AI-assisted research summary: This Part is to be read together with the Mining Act, which is called the principal Act.
22. This Part shall be read as one with the Mining Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. - 23
AI-assisted research summary: This amendment adds a definition of “gross value” for minerals.
23. The principal Act is amended in section 4 by adding in the appropriate alphabetical order the following definition: Amendment of section 10 “gross value” means the market value of mineral or, minerals at the point of refining or sale or, in the case of consumption within Tanzania, at the point of delivery within Tanzania;”. - 24
AI-assisted research summary: Government and a mining licence holder or special mining licence holder may establish a special arrangement, if it is for ensuring Government’s effective participation in mining operations and follows the regulations.
24. The principal Act is amended in section 10 by adding immediately after subsection (3) the following: to (1), “(4) Without prejudice subsection of the the provisions Government and a holder of a mining licence or special mining licence may, for the purposes of ensuring Government’s effective participation the mining operations as contemplated in this section, establish a special arrangement in a manner prescribed in the regulations.”. in Amendment of section 18 by- - 25
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 18(4) of the principal Act by replacing specified words with new words.
25. The principal Act is amended in section 18(4), (a) deleting the words “five” and “ten” appearing in paragraph (a) and substituting for them the words “ten” and “fifty” appearing in paragraph (b) respectively; and (b) deleting the words “twenty” and “fifty” and substituting for them the words “fifty” and “one hundred” respectively. Amendment of section 83 - 26
AI-assisted research summary: Section 83 is amended to require a broker to authorise the holder of a right to buy or acquire industrial minerals and building material in the manner prescribed by regulations, and to renumber a subsection.
26. The principal Act is amended in section 83, by- (a) adding immediately after subsection (1) the following: “(2) A broker’s shall authorise the holder a right to buy or acquire licence 13 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 Amendment of section 90A by- industrial minerals and building material in the manner prescribed in the regulations”; and (b) renumbering subsection (2) as subsection (3). - 27
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act by replacing the word “clearance” with “inspection” in section 90A, deleting subsection (5), and adding section 132A.
27. The principlal Act is amended in section 90A, (a) deleting the word “clearance” appearing in subsections (1), (2) and (4) and substituting for it the word “inspection” respectively; (b) deleting the word “clearance” appearing in the first line of subsection (3) and substituting for it the word “inspection”; and (c) deleting subsection (5). Addition of section 132A - 28 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by adding a new provision immediately after section 132.
28. The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 132 the following: “Compoun ding of offences the - 132A Verify source ↗
(1) Notwithstanding
AI-assisted research summary: The Executive Secretary may compound certain offences before court proceedings, charge up to two thirds of the otherwise payable fine, and require interest if the person does not comply.
132A.-(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act relating to penalties, where a person admits in writing that he has committed an offence under this Act, the Executive Secretary or a person authorised by him in writing may, at any time prior to the proceedings by a court of competent jurisdiction, compound such offence and order such person to pay a sum of money not exceeding two thirds of the amount of the fine to which such person would otherwise have been liable to pay if he had been convicted of such offence. commencement of (2) Where the person fails to comply with the compounding order issued under this section within the prescribed period, the Executive Secretary or a person authorized by him may, in addition to the sum ordered, require the person to pay an 14 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 interest at the rate prescribed in the regulations. (3) Where the person fails to comply with subsection (2), the Executive Secretary may enforce the compounding order and interest accrued thereof in the same manner as a decree of a court. (4) The Executive Secretary shall reports of all submit quarterly compounded offences under this section to the Director of Public Prosecutions. an into offence finance, be paid (5) The moneys charged under this shall, unless otherwise section directed by the Minister responsible for the Consolidated Fund. (6) Where is compounded in accordance with subsection (1) and proceedings are brought against the offender for the same offence, it shall be a good defence for the offender to prove to the satisfaction of the court that the offence with which the offender is charged has been compounded under subsection (1). (7) The sum to be charged for every compoundable offence and the forms and manner of compounding of shall be as prescribed in the regulations made under this Act.”. such offences 15 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 PART VI AMENDMENT OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT, (CAP. 129) Construction Cap.129
Part
PART VI
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says Part 29 must be read together with the National Council for Technical Education Act, and it introduces a general amendment to section 2.
29. This Part shall be read as one with the National Council for Technical Education Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. General amendment Amendment of section 2 - 30
AI-assisted research summary: This section updates terminology in the principal Act, replacing references to technical education and technical institutions with new vocational education and training wording, and renaming the National Council for Technical Education.
30. The principal Act is amended generally, by- (a) deleting the words “technical education” wherever they appear in the Act and substituting for them the words “technical and vocational education and training”; (b) redesignating the title “National Council for Technical Education” wherever it appears in the Act as “National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training”; and (c) deleting the words “technical institution” or “technical institutions”, as the case may be, wherever they appear in the Act and substituting for them the words “technical and vocational training institution and centre” or “technical and vocational training institutions and centres”, as the case may be, respectively. - 31
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 2 of the principal Act to add new definitions.
31. The principal Act is amended in section 2 by the their appropriate alphabetical order in inserting following new definitions: “recognition of prior learning” means the process of evaluating skills and knowledge acquired outside the classroom for the purpose of recognizing competence against a given set of learning outcomes; standards, competence or “vocational education and training” means training leading to a skilled occupation; “vocational training centre” means a place or institution registered by the Council to offer vocational education and training;”. 16 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 Amendment of section 5 - 32
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 5(1) of the principal Act to add vocational education references, update wording, and authorize the creation of zonal offices and regulation of vocational training programs.
32. The principal Act is amended in section 5(1)- (a) in paragraph (b) by inserting the words “and vocational” between the words “technical” and “teachers”; (b) by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting for it the following: “(c) to assist technical and vocational training institutions and centres in the transmission of knowledge, principles and training in the field of technical and vocational education and training for the benefit of the people of Tanzania;”; (c) in paragraph (i) by inserting the words “and vocational” between the words “technical” and “education”; (d) by adding immediately after paragraph (o) the following: “(p) to establish zonal offices in various regions within Tanzania for proper performance of its functions and serving the community at large; (q) to regulate vocational education and training including short tailor-made course programmes and in-service training; and”; and (e) by renaming paragraph (p) as paragraph (r). Amendment of section 6 - 33
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may, after consulting the Council and the parent Ministry, declare a Council-accredited institution to be autonomous by Gazette order.
33. The principal Act is amended in section 6, by- (a) deleting subsection (1) and substituting for it the following: “(1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Council and the parent Ministry having mandate over the institution established under this Act, and by order published the Gazette, declare any institution accredited by the Council to be an autonomous institution.”; in (b) deleting subsection (3); and (c) renumbering subsection (4) as subsection (3). 17 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 Addition of sections 23A and 23B - 34 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: The principal Act is amended to add a new section after section 23, titled “Construction of NACTE in other written laws” and “General penalty.”
34. The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 23 the following: “Constructi on of NACTE in other written laws General penalty the - 23A Verify source ↗
Unless
AI-assisted research summary: References to “National Council for Technical Education” are to be read as references to NACTVET, unless context requires otherwise.
23A. Unless context otherwise requires, any reference in any written law to “National Council for Technical Education” or by its acronym shall be construed as “NACTE” reference to “National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training” or by its acronym “NACTVET”. - 23B Verify source ↗
Any person who commits
AI-assisted research summary: If a person commits an offence under the Act and no specific penalty is provided, the person is liable on conviction to a fine, imprisonment, or both.
23B. Any person who commits an offence under this Act in respect of which no penalty has been specifically provided shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than five hundred thousand shillings but not exceeding three million to imprisonment for a term of not less than six months but not exceeding three years or to both.”. shillings or Amendment of section 24 - 35 Verify source ↗
Amendment of section 24
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 24(1) of the principal Act by changing registration-related procedures and adding procedures for autonomous institutions, short courses, and recognition of prior learning.
35. The principal Act is amended in section 24(1)- (a) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting for it the following: “(a) prescribing procedures for registration of technical and vocational training institutions and centres, qualified technicians and qualified technical and vocational teachers”; (b) adding immediately after paragraph (j) the following: “(k) prescribing procedures for operating autonomous technical and vocational training institutions and centres; (l) prescribing procedures for running vocational education and training short courses; 18 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 (m) prescribing procedures for recognition of prior learning; and”; and (c) renaming paragraph (k) as paragraph (n). PART VII AMENDMENT OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE FUND ACT, (CAP. 395) Construction Cap. 395
Part
PART VII
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says Part 36 must be read together with the National Health Insurance Fund Act, called the principal Act.
36. This Part shall be read as one with the National Health Insurance Fund Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Amendment of section 3 - 37 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 3 of the principal Act by changing one definition of “child” and expanding the definition of “public servant”.
37. The principal Act is amended in section 3, by- (a) deleting the word “eighteen” appearing in the definition of the term “child” and substituting for it the words “twenty one”; and (b) inserting the words “public institution, public corporation or parastatal” between the words “local government “but” appearing in the definition of the term “public servant”. authority” and PART VIII AMENDMENT OF THE NON-CITIZENS (EMPLOYMENT REGULATION) ACT, (CAP. 436) Construction Cap. 436
Part
PART VIII
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says Part 38 is to be read together with the Non-Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act, and notes amendments to sections 3 and 4.
38. This Part shall be read as one with the Non- Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Amendment of section 3 Amendment of section 4 - 39
AI-assisted research summary: Section 3 is amended by deleting the words “police officer” from the definition of “authorised officer.”
39. The principal Act is amended in section 3 by deleting the words “police officer” appearing in the definition of the term “authorised officer”. - 40
AI-assisted research summary: Section 4(6) is amended by replacing “Fourth” with “Third”.
40. The principal Act is amended in section 4(6) by deleting the word “Fourth” and substituting for it the word “Third”. 19 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 Amendment of section 6 Amendment of section 10 - 41
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 6(1) by removing the words “police officers.”
41. The principal Act is amended in section 6(1) by deleting the words “police officers”. - 42
AI-assisted research summary: The Labour Commissioner must establish an electronic system for applying for and issuing work permits, subject to prescribed regulations and consultation with other relevant authorities.
42. The principal Act is amended in section 10- (a) in subsection (2), by- (i) adding the words “subject to subsection (4)” “shall” immediately after appearing in the opening phrase; the words Amendment of section 12 (ii) deleting the word “Sixth” appearing in paragraph (a) and substituting for it the word “Fifth”; and (b) by adding immediately after subsection (3) the following: “(4) For purposes of facilitating application of permits under this section, the Labour Commissioner shall, subject to the prescribed regulations and after consultation with other relevant authorities, establish an electronic system for application and issuance of work permits.”. - 43
AI-assisted research summary: The Labour Commissioner may add conditions about when a work permit ends.
43. The principal Act is amended in section 12, by- (a) deleting the words “set out in the Third Schedule to this Act” appearing in subsection (1) and substituting for them the words “and manner prescribed in the regulations”; (b) deleting the word “five” appearing in subsection (4) and substituting for it the word “eight”; (c) adding immediately after subsection (6) the following: “(7) In the exercise of his powers under subsection (1) relating to attaching other conditions to the work permit, the Labour Commissioner may attach any condition regarding the finality of the permit where- (a) the employer has requested the work permit for a limited duration; (b) the non-citizen is about to complete his time of working in the country pursuant to section 12(4); or 20 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 (c) he considers it necessary for proper implementation of the provisions of this Act.”. Amendment of section 16
Part
Schedule to this Act” appearing in subsection
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 16(1) of the principal Act by replacing “Fifth” with “Fourth”, and it also refers to repeal and replacement of section 19.
44. The principal Act is amended in section 16(1) by deleting the word “Fifth” and substituting for it the word “Fourth”. Repeal and replacement section 19 - 45
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by repealing section 19 and replacing it with new text beginning “Incentives to investors.”
45. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 19 and replacing for it the following: “Incentives to investors - 19
AI-assisted research summary: Some applicants may employ non-citizens, but the text ties this to a prescribed fee, prescribed conditions, and a 1:10 non-citizen-to-local-employee ratio.
19.-(1) An applicant registered with the Tanzania Investment Centre and Export Processing Zone Authority may, save for the requirement of payment prescribed fee, employ up to being non-citizens without ten subjected to the conditions prescribed under this Act. that such (2) The provision of immigrant quota shall not preclude an applicant from employing other non-citizens provided employment complies to the employment ratio of one non-citizen to ten local employees and the applicant has satisfied the Labour Commissioner that the nature of his business demands such number of non-citizens. and with (3) An applicant who is not Tanzania the registered Investment Centre Export Processing Zones Authority shall, unless where the nature of business of permit does the employment of local employees as per the required ratio be subjected to the requirement of creating employment opportunities at a ratio of one non- citizen to ten local employees.”. applicant not Amendment - 46
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 22(2) of the principal Act, including wording about a non-citizen’s arrival in Tanzania and new paragraphs on work permits and investor incentives.
46. The principal Act is amended in section 22(2)- 21 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 of section 22 (a) in paragraph (d), by inserting the words “of a non-citizen” between the words “arrival” and “in Tanzania” appearing in sub-paragraph (i); (b) by adding immediately after paragraph (d) as amended the following: “(e) prescribing for the manner and procedure for issuing work permit; and (f) prescribing for the manner of granting to investors pursuant to incentives section 19.”. Amendment of Schedules by- - 47 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act’s schedules by deleting the Third Schedule and renaming the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Schedules.
47. The principal Act is amended in the Schedules, (a) deleting the Third Schedule; and (b) renaming the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Schedules as Third, Fourth and Fifth Schedules respectively. PART IX AMENDMENT OF THE POLITICAL SERVICE RETIREMENT BENEFITS ACT, (CAP. 225) Construction Cap. 225
Part
PART IX
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision says this Part must be read together with the Political Service Retirement Benefits Act.
48. This Part shall be read as one with the Political Service Retirement Benefits Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Amendment of section 8 - 49 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This amendment says certain benefits or services for a retired Speaker, retired Deputy Speaker, and their spouses are to be paid through the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly.
49. The principal Act is amended in section 8, by- (a) designating the contents of that section as subsection (1); and (b) adding the following immediately after subsection (1) as designated: “(2) Without prejudice to the powers of the appropriate authority under section 6(4) and for the purpose of facilitating transmission of benefits and services prescribed under this Act, the benefits or services to which a retired Speaker or retired Deputy Speaker and their respective spouses are entitled shall be paid through the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly.”. 22 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 PART X AMENDMENT OF THE TANZANIA EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES (TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY) ACT, (CAP. 447) Construction Cap. 447
Part
PART X
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says this Part must be read together with the Tanzania Extractive Industries (Transparency and Accountability) Act, called the principal Act.
50. This Part shall be read as one with the Tanzania Extractive Industries (Transparency and Accountability) Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Amendment of section 5 - 51 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 5 of the principal Act by replacing several numbers: “fifteen” becomes “eight,” and “five” becomes “four” or “two” in specified places.
51. This principal Act is amended in section 5- (a) in subsection (1) by deleting the word “fifteen” and substituting for it the word “eight”; (b) in subsection (2), by- (i) deleting the word “fifteen” appearing in the opening phrase and substituting for it the word “eight”; (ii) deleting the word “five” appearing in paragraph (a) and substituting for it the word “four”; (iii) deleting the word “five” appearing in paragraph (b) and substituting for it the word “two”; and (iv) deleting the word “five” appearing in paragraph (c) and substituting for it the word “two”. PART XI AMENDMENT OF THE TANZANIA POSTS CORPORATION ACT, (CAP. 303) Construction Cap. 303
Part
PART XI
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Part must be read together with the Tanzania Posts Corporation Act, and it introduces an amendment to section 2.
52. This Part shall be read as one with the Tanzania Posts Corporation Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Amendment of section 2 - 53
AI-assisted research summary: This section adds a definition of “Ministry” for the principal Act.
53. The principal Act is amended in section 2 by the their appropriate alphabetical order inserting following definition: in 23 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 ““Ministry” means the Ministry for the time being responsible for postal matters;”. Amendment of section 4 by - - 54
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act by changing section 4(1) and deleting paragraph (h) in section 5.
54. The principal Act is amended in section 4(1), (a) adding the words “of the Board of Directors” “Chairman” the word immediately appearing in paragraph (f); and after Amendment of section 5 Cap.370 Amendment of section 6 (b) deleting paragraph (h). - 55
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 5(5) of the principal Act by replacing wording with a reference to the Treasury Registrar (Powers and Functions) Act.
55. The principal Act is amended in section 5(5) by the the phrase “the Minister may, upon deleting recommendation of the Board determine” and substituting for it the words “as may be determined under the Treasury Registrar (Powers and Functions) Act”. - 56
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 6 of the principal Act and replaces the eligibility rules for appointment as Postmaster-General.
56. The principal Act is amended in section 6, by- (a) deleting the words “and other employees” appearing in the marginal note; and (b) deleting subsection (2) and substituting for it the following: “(2) A person shall be eligible for appointment as Postmaster-General if such person- from (a) is a holder of at least a masters degree recognised university or its equivalence in management, law, economics, finance or engineering; and a in (b) has experience of at least five senior managerial years position in one or more of the fields refered to in paragraph (a) or other relevant sectors. (3) The Postmaster-General shall hold office for a term of five years and may, subject to satisfactory performance, be eligible for reappointment for one further term.”. 24 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 Amendment of section 7 - 57
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 7 of the principal Act by replacing one paragraph, deleting another, and renumbering later paragraphs.
57. The principal Act is amended in section 7- (a) in subsection (2) by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting for it the following: Amendment of section 8 “(d) that the Corporation provides for all reasonable facilities for transaction, transmission and delivery of postal, logistic, electronic, agency, financial and other services as it may deem fit.”; and (b) in subsection (3), by- (i) deleting paragraph (f); and (ii) renaming paragraphs (g) to (l) as paragraphs (f) to (k) respectively. - 58
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 8 to let the Corporation use digitally powered strategies and electronic money or other appropriate means to provide services.
58. The principal Act is amended in section 8- (a) in subsection (1), by- (i) deleting paragraph (c) and substituting for it the following: “(c) to provide financial and agency services by means of electronic money currency transfer, exchange or such other means as may be appropriate to the Corporation;”; (ii) deleting a “full stop” appearing at the end of paragraph (d) and substituting for it a “semicolon”; and (iii)adding immediately after paragraph (d) the following: “(e) to perform any function relating to the operations and provision of universal postal services the United Republic.”; and in (b) by adding immediately after subsection (3) the following: “(4) In the performance of its the Corporation may functions, employ digitally-powered new strategies where there is a connected 25 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 Amendment of section 11 Amendment of section 14 Repeal and replacement of sections 16 and 17 network in order to deliver services to the end customers through digital channels.”. - 59
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 11 of the principal Act by replacing certain ministerial references with “Treasury Registrar and the Minister” in subsections (2) and (3).
59. The principal Act is amended in section 11 by deleting the words “Minister responsible for finance and the Minister responsible for communications” wherever they appear in subsections (2) and (3) and substituting for them the words “Treasury Registrar and the Minister”. - 60
AI-assisted research summary: The Corporation may declare a dividend if it consults the Minister and the amount is recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the Treasury Registrar.
60. The principal Act is amended in section 14 by deleting subsection (1) and substituting for it the following: “(1) The Corporation may, upon consultation with the Minister, declare a dividend of such amount as shall be recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the Treasury Registrar.”. - 61
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by repealing sections 16 and 17 and replacing them with new text.
61. The principal Act is amended by repealing sections 16 and 17 and replacing for them the following: “Budget approval Cap. 439 Accounts and audit Cap. 257 - 16
AI-assisted research summary: The Postmaster-General must prepare and submit a budget estimate of income and expenditure for the next year to the Board of Directors at least three months before the end of each financial year, subject to the Budget Act.
16. Subject to provisions of the Budget Act, the Postmaster-General shall, in not less than three months before the end of each financial year, prepare and submit to the Board of Directors a budget estimate of income and expenditure for the following year. - 17
AI-assisted research summary: The Corporation must keep accounting records required by the Act, and the Public Corporations Act applies to it for annual reports, financial supervision, and laying reports before the National Assembly.
17.-(1) The Corporation shall maintain accounting records as are required the to requirements of this Act. comply with (2) The provisions of the Public Corporations Act shall apply to the Corporation with respect to annual reports, financial supervision and laying of reports before the National Assembly.”. accounts, audit, Addition of section 18 - 62
AI-assisted research summary: This text says the principal Act is being amended to add a new section after section 17, titled “Powers to make Regulations.”
62. The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 17 the following: 26 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 “Powers to make Regula- tions - 18
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations to better carry out the Act, including postal digital services.
18.-(1) The Minister may make regulations for the better carrying out of any of the provisions of this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the the generality of subsection Minister may make regulations for the better carrying out of postal digital services.”. (1), PART XII AMENDMENT OF THE UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE ACCESS ACT, (CAP. 422) Construction Cap. 422
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PART XII
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says this Part is to be read together with the Universal Communications Service Access Act.
63. This Part shall be read as one with the Universal Communications Service Access Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Amendment of section 3 Amendment of section 5 - 64
AI-assisted research summary: Section 64 amends section 3 to expand the definition of “communication services” by adding “and its infrastructure.”
64. The principal Act is amended in section 3 by adding the words “and its infrastructure” at the end of the definition of the term “communication services”. - 65
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 5 by adding a new paragraph about supporting widespread access and use of the internet, and by renumbering later paragraphs.
65. The principal Act is amended in section 5, by- (a) adding immediately after paragraph (a) the Amendment of section 7 following: “(b) to support widespread access and use of internet;”; and (b) renaming paragraphs (b) to (f) as paragraphs (c) to (g) respectively. - 66
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 7 of the principal Act by changing some member numbers, revising one representative seat, and updating how that member is appointed.
66. The principal Act is amended in section 7- (a) in subsection (2), by- (i) deleting the word “ten” appearing in the opening phrase and substituting for it the word “seven”; and (ii) deleting the word “eight” appearing in paragraph (b) and substituting for it the word “five”; (b) in subsection (3), by- (i) adding the word “and” at the end of paragraph (d); (ii) deleting paragraph (e) and substituting for it the following: 27 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 “(e) one representative from the private sector.”; (iii) deleting paragraph (f); (c) by deleting subsection (4) and substituting for it the following: “(4) The member referred to in paragraph (e) of subsection (3) shall be appointed from any of the following: (a) broadcasting subsector; (b) telecommunication subsector; (c) postal subsector; or (d) a local association which has its membership in either one of the subsectors in to paragraphs (a) to (c).”; and referred (d) in subsection (5) by deleting the words “by the Minister upon recommendation of the Fund” and substituting for them the phrase “pursuant to the Treasury Registrar (Powers and Functions) Act”. - 67
AI-assisted research summary: Section 9 is amended so that the Manager is appointed for a five-year term, renewable once.
67. The principal Act is amended in section 9 by deleting subsection (3) and substituting for it the following: “(3) The Manager shall, on such terms and conditions of service, be appointed to serve for a term of five years which may be renewed for one further term.”. Cap. 370 Amendment of section 9 Amendment of section 20 - 68
AI-assisted research summary: A person who, when asked by the Fund, refuses or fails to give requested information, obstructs the Fund, or gives false or misleading information commits an offence.
68. The principal Act is amended in section 20, by- (a) designating the content of section 20 as subsection (1); (b) adding immediately after subsection (1) as designated the following: “(2) Any person who, upon request of the Fund- (a) fails without reasonable cause to information any provide requested; (b) obstructs the from obtaining information requested; or Fund 28 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 Amendment of section 23 by- (c) provides information that is false or misleading, is commits an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of not less than one million shillings but not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.”. - 69 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 23(1) by adding a new paragraph and renumbering two existing paragraphs.
69. The principal Act is amended in section 23(1), (a) adding immediately after paragraph (c) the following: “(d) such sum of money obtained investments by the Fund;”; and from (b) renaming paragraphs (d) and (e) as paragraphs (e) and (f) respectively. PART XIII AMENDMENT OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT, (CAP. 82) Construction Cap. 82
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PART XIII
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says Part 70 must be read together with the Vocational Education and Training Act, which is called the principal Act.
70. This Part shall be read as one with the Vocational Education and Training Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Amendment of Long Title Amendment of section 2 - 71
AI-assisted research summary: The principal Act’s Long Title is amended by deleting the words “for the regulation”.
71. The principal Act is amended in the Long Title by deleting the words “for the regulation”. - 72
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends several definitions in section 2 and adds a new definition for “district vocational training centre.”
72. The principal Act is amended in section 2- (a) in the definition of the term “apprentice” by deleting the word “Board” and substituting for it the phrase “regulatory authority responsible for vocational education and training”; (b) in the definition of the term “Director” by deleting the words “Vocational Education and Training” and substituting for them the words “the Authority”; (c) by deleting the definition of the terms “inspector”, “Regional Board” and “trade test”; (d) in the definition of the term “Vocation Training 29 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 Centre” by deleting the words “including a trade school”; and (e) by inserting in its appropriate alphabetical order, the following new definition: ““district vocational training centre” means a centre designated or established to provide vocational skills at district level;”. vocational training Amendment of section 4 - 73
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 4 of the principal Act by deleting one paragraph, renumbering others, and replacing certain words with new wording.
73. The principal Act is amended in section 4- (a) in subsection (1), by- (i) deleting paragraph (i); and (ii) renaming paragraphs (j) to (n) as paragraphs (i) to (m) respectively; and (b) by deleting the words “and Vocational Training (2) and Centre” appearing substituting for them a “comma” and the words “vocational district vocational training centre.”. in subsection training centre and Amendment of Part III Amendment of section 6 - 74 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the heading of the principal Act by deleting specified words.
74. The principal Act is amended in the heading to the words “AND REGIONAL Part III by deleting BOARDS”.
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Part III by deleting
- 75 75. The principal Act is amended in section 6- (a) in subsection (2)- (i) by deleting the words “Regional Boards and Trade Advisory Committees” appearing in paragraph (e) and substituting for them the phrase “Trade Advisory Committees and any committee established under subsection (3)”; (ii) by deleting paragraph (f) and substituting for it the following: “(f) designate any training centre of the Authority to be vocational teachers training college, regional vocational training and service centre, vocational training centre or district vocational training centre; and”; (iii) in paragraph (g), by- 30 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 (a) deleting the words “the trade testing system” and a “comma” appearing in subparagraph (ii); (b) deleting subparagraph (iii); (c) renaming subparagraphs (iv) to (vii) as subparagraphs (iii) to (vi) respectively; and (b) by adding immediately after subsection (2), the following: “(3) The Board shall, for the purpose of facilitation of performance of its functions under this Act, establish such number of committees to perform specific functions as the Board may determine. (4) The committees established under subsection (3) shall perform the functions of the Board upon such terms and conditions as the Board may determine.”.
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AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by repealing sections 11 and 12.
76. The principal Act is amended by repealing sections 11 and 12. by- - 77
AI-assisted research summary: Section 13(2) is amended by replacing certain words in paragraphs (c), (d), and (h), and sections 11 and 12 are repealed.
77. The principal Act is amended in section 13(2), (a) deleting the words “Regional Board” appearing in paragraph (c) and substituting for them the words “regulatory authority responsible for vocational education and training”; (b) deleting the words “to conduct trade test” appearing in paragraph (d) and substituting for them the words “to conduct examinations”; and (c) deleting the words “to support the development” appearing in paragraph (h) and substituting for them the words “provide training on”. Repeal of sections 11 and 12 Amendment of section 13 Amendment of section 27 - 78 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 27(2) of the principal Act by replacing specified words with “the”.
78. The principal Act is amended in section 27(2) by deleting the words “Regional Boards and of a” and substituting for them the word “the”. 31 No. 6 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Act 2021 PART XIV AMENDMENT OF THE WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT, (CAP. 263) Construction Cap. 263
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PART XIV
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says this Part must be read together with the Workers Compensation Act as the principal Act.
79. This Part shall be read as one with the Workers Compensation Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act.” Amendment of Section 75 - 80 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may waive some or all accrued interest on an overdue assessment for an employer, if the Board recommends it.
80. The principal Act is amended in section 75 by adding immediately after subsection (4) the following: “(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), the Minister may, upon recommendation of the Board, waive partially or wholly the accrued interest on overdue assessement to an employer.”. Passed by the National Assembly on the 2nd September, 2021. NENELWA J. MWIHAMBI Clerk of the National Assembly 32
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