De Beers Botswana

From gold to diamonds! We are thrilled to welcome Letsile Tebogo, Botswana's first Olympic gold medallist and World Athletics Male Athlete of the Year 2024, as our new Global Ambassador. This partnership weaves together the story of Letsile’s sporting achievements with that of Botswana's development through diamonds, crafting a powerful narrative of possibility, passion and progress. Our collaboration with the Government of Botswana has driven economic development, opening doors in education and sports, and nurturing talents like Letsile. It is a tribute to the transformative power of natural diamonds and Botswana’s journey to becoming a world-leading diamond producer. Reflecting on the collaboration, Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo said: “My success story is connected with our nation’s diamond heritage. The very resources that built our schools and sports facilities have paved the way for young athletes like me. I’m humbled that an organisation like De Beers that has played such a pivotal role in the development of my country sees it fit to play a role in my future too, and I’m excited to work with De Beers to highlight the power of natural diamonds for our country and its people.“ We look forward to working with Letsile to showcase the transformative potential of natural diamonds and celebrating Botswana’s bright future together.

Empowering Growth in Southern Africa | Stanford Seed Immersion Week 1 As part of our unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of our communities in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, De Beers Group proudly sponsors 20 Southern African companies for the prestigious Stanford Seed Graduate School of Business Program. This strategic initiative is designed to foster growth and development among businesses in the region, thereby enhancing their capacity to contribute positively to their communities. Sponsored Companies: Botswana: Leading Edge Markets, Drones For Africa, Hoisting Solutions, Kgare Insurance Brokers, Kgori Capital, Kingsley and Associates, Native Stretch Tents and Canopies, Nextcom, Prezlin Clothing, Stenda Trading. Namibia: Dash Diamonds, Dinapama Manufacturing & Supplies, Otjiwa Game Ranch Lodges and Safaris, Schoemans Investments. South Africa: FluidRock Governance Group, Imizizi, Inscape Education Group, Pele Energy Group, TOTALSERVE GROUP. Program Overview Tailored specifically for business owners and senior management teams, the Stanford Seed Transformation Program is delivered by world-renowned Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty, ensuring that participants receive world class entrepreneurial education and insights to transform and scale their businesses. This unique opportunity equips business leaders with the tools, strategic skills, methodologies, and mindsets necessary to drive significant change and foster sustainable growth within their organizations and communities, By investing in the development of these companies, De Beers Group is not only supporting individual businesses but also contributing to the broader economic and social development of Southern Africa. We believe that empowering local businesses is key to building resilient and thriving communities. This initiative underscores our commitment to making a positive impact and creating a brighter future for all. We look forward to witnessing the transformative effects of this program on the participating companies and their communities, leaving a lasting legacy until the last diamond is mined.

Join us as we kickstart the year celebrating the positive impact stories of our Tokafala Enterprise Development Program. #BuildingForever #SustainableLivelihoods #DeBeersGroup #SMMEDevelopmentBW

Winners Spotlight! Tsholo Mogobye is the Botswana second prize winner at the De Beers Group Designers Initiative Shining Light Awards 2024. Tsholo was inspired by the distinctive stripes of the zebra. "The black and white patterns represent harmony, art, and the natural beauty around us." Each piece of artwork demonstrates Batswana's deep regard for nature and a dedication to its conservation. Wishing you a successful jewellery design journey ahead, Tsholo! #ShiningLightAwards #LuxuryRedefined #FirstPrizeWinnerBW #FutureOfLuxury #SustainableFuture #BuildingForever #NaturalDiamonds #SkillsDevelopment

Winners Spotlight! Celebrating LegakwanaLeo Makgekgenene - Botswana first prize winner at the De Beers Group Designers Iniatiative 2024 Shining Light Awards. LegakwanaLeo elevated her jewellery design talent by promoting the convergence of our rich Setswana culture and craftsmanship, through the delivery of a spectacular Sego/calabash inspired design. Your designs embody the artistry and vision, reinventing what luxury means in the future. You are a true pioneer in the diamond jewellery design! #ShiningLightAwards #LuxuryRedefined #FirstPrizeWinnerBW #FutureOfLuxury #SustainableFuture #BuildingForever #NaturalDiamonds #SkillsDevelopment

De Beers Group held the Shining Light Awards, a regional jewelry competition that showcased the amazing abilities of young jewellery designers from Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. As we spotlight the deserving winners of this year’s theme; Luxury Redefined, we celebrate not only their beautiful creations, but also the extraordinary path of skills development, collaboration, and cultural richness that brought us here. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this years celebration and recognition of talented finalists from our partner countries a success, to all the judges, esteemed guests and organizing teams, thank you! #ShiningLightawards #luxuryjewellery #skillsdevelopment  #BuildingForever #NaturalDiamonds

As we mark the end of the #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV We believe in taking concrete actions to uphold this vision beyond the 16 days. We are amplifying voices from within today and beyond days set. Here’s what our De Beers family has to say about the importance of creating a safer, more equal world: Together, we can create a world free from violence. #EndGBV #Unite #Beyondthe16days

As we mark end the #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV on the International Day of Human Rights, in accordance with our commitment to Building Forever, De Beers continues to promote equal opportunities and nurture a healthy community free of violence and abuse. We believe in taking concrete steps to sustain this vision beyond the 16-day period. We are amplifying voices from within now and beyond the dates established. Here's what our De Beers family has to say about the significance of establishing a safer, more equitable world: We can work together to make the world a more peaceful place. #EndGBV #Unite #Beyondthe16Days

Congratulations to our very own Botswana Top 3, Shining Light Awards Winners 🥇 Legakwana Makgekgenene 🥈Tsholo Mogobye 🥉Tshegofatso Kenalemang Your extraordinary designs have truly redefined luxury, setting a new standard for creativity and innovation. #ShiningLightawards #Luxuryjewellery #YouthEmpowerment #BuildingForever

The  2024 De Beers Group Designers Initiative Shining Light Awards (SLAs) hosted by our partner country, South Africa. This year's SLAs continue to elevate aspiring jewellery designers from Botswana, Canada, Namibia, and South Africa, providing them  opportunities to advance their education, explore their creative talents, and connect with global markets. Through this initiative, we are not only recognizing the incredible skill and innovation of emerging designers but also aligning with our commitment to sustainability and the #BuildingForever strategy. Together, we are #AcceleratingEqualOpportunities and empowering the next generation of jewellery talent. Stay tuned for more updates, and let's shine a light on the future of jewellery design! #ShiningLightAwards #LuxuryJewellery #JewelleryDesign #BuildingForever #YouthEmpowerment