Summary
In 2020, another Simanjiro small -scale miner Saniniu Laizer became a shilling billionaire after he sold two Tanzanite stones valued at Sh7.7 billion.
Dar es Salaam. Simanjiro miner Anselim Kawishe has become a billionaire thanks to two Tanzanite gemstones that were valued at Sh2.2 billion ($1million).
One of the stones, weighing 3.74Kg was valued at Sh1.5bn and the other at 1.48kg was valued at Sh713.8 million.
Kawishe is the latest Tanzanian billionaire who owes his wealth to mining thanks to what miners says are laws that allow small-scale miners to reap the rewards of their hard work.
In 2020, another Simanjiro small -scale miner Saniniu Laizer became a shilling billionaire after he sold two Tanzanite stones valued at Sh7.7 billion.
The two gemstones, which had a total weight of 14.13kg, were the biggest ever to be found in the country, according to government authorities.
Billionaire Kawishe was announced on Saturday in Manyara Region by the minerals permanent secretary, Adolf Nduguru.
Speaking during the function, Minerals minister, Mr Doto Biteko said the event of announcing Tanzanite bllionaires is the third to be held in the country, after the two that occurred in Longido.