Who Is Rostam Aziz?, Rostam Aziz Biography and Wiki

Rostam Aziz is a Tanzanian Politician, Businessman / Entrepreneur, and Economist. According to Forbes Magazine, he was reportedly the first Tanzanian Dollar Billionaire in 2013 with an estimated net worth of US$1 billion.

Rostam Aziz Age and Birthday

He is 54 years old as of 2020, he was born on 21 August 1964, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa, and celebrates his birthday on August 21 every year.  He will be 55 years old on August 21, 2020.

Rostam Aziz Height and Weight

Aziz appears to be quite tall in his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Rostam Aziz Family and Parents

He got a start in his family’s trading and then branched out on himself. The family is one of the wealthiest families in East Africa. His investment range from telecommunications, agriculture, media, mining, and port facilities.

The Aziz Group holdings include, among others Caspian Limited, the largest contract mining company in Tanzania, mining contractor to DeBeers, Barrick Gold and others, Wembere Hunting Safaris Limited, African Tanzania Limited, and Tanzania Leather Industries Limited.

Rostam Aziz Wife, Is he married?

He likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Rostam Aziz Son

Aziz has one son who is Patrick Azziz.

Rostam Aziz Net worth

He has enjoyed a long career in the business industry for a long time now. Through proceeds from his work as an entrepreneur and Politician. He has been able to accumulate a huge amount of fortune. He is estimated to have a net worth of about $1 million.

Rostam Aziz Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Rostam Aziz

Rostam Aziz Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Rostam Abdulrasul Aziz
• Popular As: Rostam Aziz
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Politician, Businessman / Entrepreneur
• Nationality: Tanzanian
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Muslim
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Rostam Aziz Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 55 years old
• Zodiac Sign: To be updated soon
• Date of Birth: 21 August 1964
• Place of Birth: Tanzania
• Birthday: 21 August

Rostam Aziz Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be updated soon
• Height / How Tall?: Average
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: To be updated soon
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: To be updated soon

Rostam Aziz Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): To be updated soon
• Mother: To be updated soon
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be updated soon
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: To be updated soon
• Children: Patrick Azziz

Rostam Aziz Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: To be updated soon
• Salary: To be updated soon
• Source of Income: Entrepreneur

Rostam Aziz House and Cars

• Place of living: Tanzania
• Cars: To be updated soon

Rostam Aziz Corona Donation

April 20 donated personal preventive equipment worth Sh500 million to the government of Zanzibar. The equipment is meant to contain the spread of Covid-19 infections in the Isles of Zanzibar where 53 people have tested positive so far and three have died. Among the items donated 3000 were hand sanitizers to be distributed to all commuter buses in Zanzibar, 20,000 face masks, one oxygen therapy ventilator, cardiovascular equipment, and respiratory equipment.

Speaking after the handover of the equipment the businessman called upon Zanzibar residents to adhere to wearing face masks. According to the statement sent to the media by the information department in Zanzibar, the businessman also donated one large sanitizer machine for Mnazi Mmoja hospital.

The donation was received by the second Vice President of Zanzibar, Ambassador Seif Ali Iddi who thanked the businessman for his patriotism and his willingness to help the community.

Rostam Aziz Ownership

He in partnership with Ambassador Ferdinand Kamuntu Ruhinda who launched the company, Mwananchi Communication Company Limited in May 1999. Rostam and Ruhinda subsequently joined forces with the Kenya based Nation Media Group (NMG) that is owned by His Highness the Aga Khan, to launch a daily English newspaper The Citizen.

However, they later disagreed with NMG’s coverage of Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete’s presidential campaign on CCM ticket. Rostam was the campaign manager for Jakaya Kikwete who won the elections and became the fourth president of the United Republic of Tanzania. Aziz and Kikwete are close friends.

Rostam Aziz Companies holdings include:

• Shareholding in Vodacom Tanzania, the leading mobile telephone network in the country, a subsidiary of Vodafone.
• Caspian Limited, the largest contract mining company in Tanzania. Mining contractor to DeBeers, Barrick Gold, and others.
• Ownership of the port of Dar es Salaam, in partnership with Hutchison Wampoa
• Wembere Hunting Safaris Limited
• Africa Tanneries Limited
• Tanzania Leather Industries Limited
• Various newspapers, radio and television stations

Rostam Aziz Forbes

According to Forbes magazine Rostam Aziz of Tanzania owns nearly 18% of Vodacom Tanzania, the country’s largest mobile phone company, with 15 million subscribers. Rostam, via Cavalry Holdings, previously owned 35% of the company, but, in May 2014 he sold 17.2% of Vodacom Tanzania to Vodacom Group of South Africa for an estimated $250 million.

He also owns Caspian mining, a contract mining firm in Tanzania, and real estate in Dubai and Oman. Aziz got his start in his family’s trading business and then branched out on his own.

Rostam Aziz News

Tanzanian multi-millionaire tycoon Aziz is in the process of selling off his remaining shares in public-listed Vodacom Tanzania, the country’s largest mobile telecom company.

According to a report by Tanzania’s Citizen newspaper, the Tanzanian businessman is selling off his 26.25% stake in the company to Vodacom Group of South Africa. The stake is currently valued at more than $200 million, but it is not yet clear how much Vodacom South Africa will be paying the Tanzanian tycoon for the stake.

Aziz’s shares are held via Mirambo Holding, his family’s investment vehicle. In 2014, Aziz sold off a 17.2% stake in Vodacom Tanzania to Vodacom South Africa for a reported $240 million. At the time, Aziz held the shares via Cavalry Holdings, a Jersey island-registered private investment company wholly controlled by him.

Vodacom Tanzania, which has more than 11 million active subscribers, is the country’s largest mobile phone company, and Vodacom Group’s second most successful operation in Africa, after its South African unit that boasts more than 23 million subscribers. Last August, the company made its debut on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rostam Aziz

Who is Rostam Aziz?

Rostam Aziz is one of the Tanzanian politician, businessman/entrepreneur, and economist.

How old is Rostam Aziz?

He is a Tanzanian national born on 21 August 1964, in Tanzania.

How tall is Rostam Aziz?

He has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Rostam Aziz married?

Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover his love life.

How much is Rostam Aziz worth?

He is earning an estimated net worth of US$1 billion.

How much does Aziz make?

According to his reliable source, Aziz’s annual salary is not yet revealed.

Where does Aziz live?

He is a resident of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Aziz dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Rostam Aziz Social Media Accounts

• Twitter
• Facebook
• Instagram – To be updated soon