De Beers Botswana

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐅𝐌 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟓𝐡𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦. Today, the Program Manager, Ms Bigani Setume shares insights into the youth program. Don't miss out - be inspired by their journey! #BuildingForever #SustainableLivelihoods #DeBeersGroup #SMMEDevelopmentBW

Spot the difference! Can you spot the difference between these photos of the signing ceremonies of De Beers Group and the Botswana Government in 1996 and 2025? I’m sure you can. There are many reasons why I’m proud to share the picture of three outstanding leaders - Minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Alessandra Berridge and Ndibo Oitsile - and myself. One of them is that I’m the only man in the picture. Contrast this with the all-male signing photo from 1996 and you have a great example of the progress that has been made over the past 30 years. And yet, the journey is far from over. Many challenges remain. So, this International Women’s Day, I hope that we can work together in the pursuit of a more equal world. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can be part of inspiring and driving equality, rights and empowerment for all women and girls.

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Celebrating an enduring Partnership Last week marked a pivotal moment in our shared history as the De Beers Group and the Government of Botswana signed a transformative natural diamond sales and mining agreement. This landmark decision reinforces Botswana's position at the heart of the global diamond industry. As we showcased our journey from mining and diamond sorting to the successes of relocation of the sales function from London to Botswana, the establishment of the Diamond Technology Park which hosts diamond cutting and polishing factories,   and improving the downstream segment with exquisite jewelry design and manufacturing through our Shining Light Awards and De Beers Forevermark, we celebrated a partnership built on collaboration, innovation, and socioeconomic progress since 1967. The iconic Orapa House, where this celebration took place, resonates deeply in our hearts, as it symbolizes the pioneering spirit of Botswana's first woman Minister of Minerals, Dr. Gaositwe Chiepe. Together with leaders in Botswana, at De Beers Group,its stakeholders and many other local  natural diamond  partners we honor this full-circle moment, committing to driving local mineral beneficiation and improving livelihoods. #Building Forever #NaturalDiamonds #BotswanaDeBeersGroup #Innovation #Partnership #SocioeconomicDevelopment

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We are proud of our Chief People Officer Mrs Malebogo Mpugwa's drive to make a positive impact in moulding the future workforce. Join her on the 28th February 2025 at 0930hrs in the morning, University Of Botswana Virtual Career Week. Follow the link and don't miss the opportunity to hear from our shining example of Brilliance. #BuildingForever #sustainablelivelihoods #DeBeersGroup

𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟰 The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo and CEO of De Beers Group Al Cook yersterday put pen to paper to take the partnership between the two parties to 2054. The enduring partnership has been in place since 1969 with the formation of Debswana. Key part of the agreements are a 10-year Sales Agreement and 25 mining licences for Debswana operated mines. The latter will take effect in 2029 until 2054. The Sales Agreement for Debswana run-of-mine production will see allocation for state owned diamond marketing company, Okavango Diamond Company rising to 30% with option to gradually increase allocation to 50%. The signing, performed in Gaborone at the iconic Orapa House brought to an end nearly a six year long protracted negotiation that spanned two administrations.

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GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA AND DE BEERS GROUP CONFIRM DIAMOND PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NEXT GENERATION Transformational agreements boost Botswana’s economic development potential and secure De Beers’ long-term share in world’s greatest diamond resources. #BuildingForever #DeBeersGroup #Naturaldiamonds