The government has finally inked a transformative diamond mining and sales agreement with De Beers, the Anglo American subsidiary that reigns as the world’s top diamond producer by value. Signed on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the long-stalled deal redraws the contours of a partnership that has shaped Botswana’s economy for decades, boosting the nation’s share of its diamond bounty while securing a hefty funding injection.
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