Canadian-Based NGO Exits Kimberley Process
The Canadian-based non-profit organisation IMPACT (formerly Partnership Africa Canada) has announced it is leaving the conflict diamond certification scheme known…
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Botswana’s Mbako Baraedi Amongst Winners Of De Beers 2016/17 Shining Light Awards
De Beers has announced the winners of the 2016/17 Shining Light Awards: The De Beers Young Jewellery Designers Skills Development…
De Beers Announces 9 Regional Finalists For 2017 Shining Light Awards
De Beers Group has announced the nine regional finalists in this year’s Shining Light Awards, which recognise emerging jewellery designers…
Rich & Poor Countries Fail To Meet Paris Climate Agreement
Two years since the signing of the Paris climate agreement and eight years after Copenhagen, countries on both side of…
Motswana Artist Hits All The Right Notes In Inspirational Local Short Film
The passion, inherent creativity and indomitable spirit of Batswana have been brought to life in an inspirational short film featuring…
Debswana Production Rises 33% In Q3 2017
De Beers said its rough diamond production increased by 46% to 9.2 million carats in line with the higher production forecast…
Botswana Confirms 100 Hippos Died From Anthrax Outbreak
The public is notified about the emergence of Anthrax infection in Namibia which has affected and caused death to more…
DHL Named Top Employer In 18 African Countries
DHL Express has been certified as a Top Employer in Africa for the fourth executive year, at the prestigious Top…
Glencore To Acquire Chevron Assets In Botswana
Glencore has entered into an agreement with Off The Shelf Investments Fifty Six (RF) Proprietary Limited (OTS) to acquire from…
Lucara Diamond Sells 1,109 Carat Lesedi La Rona For $53 Million
Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced that the historic 1,109 carat Lesedi La Rona recovered from the Karowe mine in Botswana…