The jewel loses the lustre

Hailed as one of the most prosperous and well-governed countries in Africa, the global economic crisis has forced Botswana to rethink the way forward.

De Beers concerned about 'distorted' report

De Beers is concerned about what it calls a "distorted" and "inaccurate" depiction of the diamond industry in Botswana, it said on Wednesday.

Zim presses for 50% shares in diamond mines

Zimbabwe's mines minister has said the government will insist on 50% shareholdings in all diamond mining ventures, state media reported on Tuesday.

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