First graduates emerge from Stargems
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Upskilled: Stargems Botswana is expanding its training and recruitment this year
Stargems has a strong global presence in the rough diamond, polishing, and jewellery market, with offices in Antwerp, Mumbai, Dubai, and Hong Kong. Its diamond manufacturing factories are located in Johannesburg and Angola, and the Gaborone facility became operational last December.
At its official launch in February, the company had already employed 117 Batswana, with plans to employ up to 250 by the end of the year, partly through recruiting the top students from its training programme. The Stargems Diamond Training Centre provides trainees with knowledge and skills in various areas of diamond manufacturing, including rough diamond sorting, quality grading, and polishing.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...