Botswana Diamond Manufacturers Association

Botswana Diamond Manufacturers Association Congratulates H.E. Advocate Duma Gideon Boko. The 6th President of the Republic of Botswana As the nation welcomes its new President. BDMA members remain dedicated to supporting Natural Diamond Beneficiation and create further jobs within the country, to realize the fullest potential of Botswana’s Diamond Dream. While Diamonds still remain the driver of Growth and development of this great nation.  Pula... #Botswana #President #Diamonds #BDMA #Beneficiation

BDMA congratulates the Kimberly Process Chair Mr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem and the KP Permanent Secretary Mr. Bojun Tang on the occasion of Official Opening of the Kimberly Process Permanent Secretariate at Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub this morning. Kudos to the efforts of Mr. Jacob Thamage n Mrs. Susan Matlolela of Diamond Hub for their efforts. We also congratulate Botswana for being chosen to be the Host County to the KP Permanent Secretariate. #BDMA #KPPermanentSecretariate #Botswana #Diamond

BDMA congratulates the Kimberly Process Chair Mr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem and the KP Permanent Secretary Mr. Bojun Tang on the occasion of Official Opening of the Kimberly Process Permanent Secretariate at Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub this morning. Kudos to the efforts of Mr. Jacob Thamage n Mrs. Susan Matlolela of Diamond Hub for their efforts. We also congratulate Botswana for being chosen to be the Host County to the KP Permanent Secretariate. #BDMA #KPPermanentSecretariate #Botswana #Diamond

🌟🇧🇼 Happy Independence Day, Botswana! 🎉Wishing all our followers a joyful and safe long weekend as we celebrate our nation's freedom and unity. Enjoy the festivities, cherish time with loved ones, and stay safe! Let’s honor our rich heritage together! #BotswanaIndependenceDay #LongWeekend #CelebrateSafely

Watch highlights as the Minister of Minerals & Energy, Hon. Lefoko Maxwell Moagi, commends the Botswana Diamond Manufacturers Association (BDMA) for their generous donation of a 42 KW solar rooftop to the Ramotswa Center for Deaf Education. #BDMA #SolarEnergy #Inclusion #CommunityImpact #BotswanaDiamonds

Minister of Minerals & Energy Officially Hands over the Solar Roof Top Donated by BDMA & Solar Power. The Minister of Minerals & Energy, Hon. Lefoko Maxwell Moagi applauds BDMA (Botswana Diamond Manufacturers Association) for taking the lead in this CSR initiative of donating a 42 KW Solar roof top to Ramotswa Center for Deaf Education and also for supporting Botswana’s social impact through its inclusive workforce. He commended the diamond cutting & polishing industry for training & employing over 50 employees with hearing impairments. While this industry has shown sincere commitment towards Skills transfer and localisation of its workforce, it has contributed to the economy of Botswana by adding value and beneficiating Botswana’s natural diamonds. This industry has been exemplary of the government’s vision of exporting value added products from Botswana. #BDMA #MinistryOfMinerals #Diamonds #RamotswaCenterForDeafEducation #SolarPower #SolarRoofTop #GreenEnergy #InclusiveWorkforce #SustainabilityGoals2036

BDMA Netball League Concludes with Thrilling Championship Finale The Botswana Diamond Manufacturers Association (BDMA) Netball League reached a dramatic conclusion this past Saturday, with Tache Diamonds Botswana securing the championship title. The event, held at the packed Bona Courts, saw Tache triumph over KGK Diamonds with an impressive 36-22 victory. The BDMA Netball League has swiftly become one of Botswana’s most anticipated sporting events. This year’s tournament featured exceptional netball action, with the final four teams—Tache, KGK, Star Rays, and Pluczenick—competing fiercely for the top spot. Tache and KGK earned their places in the final after winning their respective morning matches, setting up a thrilling championship showdown. With over 500 spectators in attendance, the atmosphere was charged with excitement, highlighting the league's growing popularity. The tournament, which began on July 27th, took place at Bona Courts next to the National Stadium in Gaborone. The league was supported by DTC Botswana as the Platinum Sponsor and Village Imaging as the Gold Sponsor. In a notable gesture of goodwill, BDMA donated P5,000 to breast cancer activist Betty Mbaembae, a highlight of the day that underscored the association's commitment to important community causes. Additionally, on-site HIV & AIDS testing was conducted, further demonstrating BDMA's dedication to promoting health and well-being among its members and the broader community. The event also welcomed several distinguished guests, including Tabake Kobedi from Diamond Sorters & Valuers, Ame Amey from De Beers Business Intelligence, Bryn Williams from Bryte Insurance, and Gopikumar from Delta Capital, alongside Betty Mbaembae, the breast cancer advocate. Notably, Mrs. Botswana 2024, Oampata Faith Leroy-Mosepidi, was also in attendance, adding to the day's prestige. The festivities extended beyond the final whistle, with the local informal sector benefiting from vendors selling food and drinks throughout the day. The celebratory mood continued as members of the diamond cutting industry and spectators enjoyed the event's conclusion well into the evening. #BDMA #BDMANetballLeague #Champions #NetballBotswana

💎 Congratulations to Botswana! 💎 We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible discovery of the second-largest diamond ever found—a stunning 2,492-carat rough stone unearthed at the Karowe mine by Lucara Diamond! This remarkable find marks a historic moment for Botswana, as it is the largest diamond ever discovered in our country and a significant milestone since the legendary Cullinan diamond in 1905. President Dr. Keabetswe Masisi envisions a brighter future for all Batswana, with this newfound treasure paving the way for new schools, hospitals, and infrastructure. 🌍✨ #BotswanaDiamonds #HistoricFind #LucaraDiamond #ProudlyBotswana #FutureOfBotswana #BDMA

2024 BDMA Cricket League Champions! 🏏 #AurostarRays #BDMACricketLeague #Champions #CricketBotswana

🏆 Congratulations to Aurostar / Star Rays: 2024 BDMA Cricket League Champions! 🏏✨ What a thrilling finale! Aurostar Rays showcased their dominance with a spectacular seven-wicket victory over WDM at the Cricket Oval in Gaborone. After restricting WDM to just 122 runs in a T15 format, the Rays chased down the target with ease, thanks to an incredible performance by Chetal Patel, who scored 62 runs and earned the Best Batter award! 🎉 Special shoutout to Vipul Mistry for his outstanding bowling, taking 3 wickets and securing the Best Bowler accolade. With this victory, Aurostar Rays finished the league unbeaten, amassing 10 points! A big thank you to all participating teams for their sportsmanship and dedication throughout the tournament. Let’s continue to support and develop cricket in Botswana! #AurostarRays #BDMACricketLeague #Champions #CricketBotswana #Sportsmanship #CricketDevelopment