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Man Who Discovered Tanzanites Dies

Mzee Jummane Ngoma died on January 30, 2019, at the Muhimbili National Hospital. The 80-year-old was awarded over U.S.$49, 000 in 2018 by President John Magufuli as recognition for discovering the gemstone.

Tanzania Daily News

Mzee Jumanne Ngoma, the man credited for the discovery of Tanzanite Minerals with President John Magufuli.

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