DTC relocation - a golden era for national development

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Old fashioned and corrupt government employees, old fashioned De Beers executives, western countries who have lost business to Africa, disgruntled sightholders, public servants whose mindsets are tuned towards shunning local creativity and innovation , all these stand in the way the development of full diamond economy in this country writes diamond expert TODD MAJAYE

The first part of this article is written for the benefit of those who have been pushing me to share a bit of information on what motivated me to embark a diamond beneficiation crusade, and what motivated me to advocate for DTC relocation to Botswana. I will not share much at this point in time. Time will come when I will elaborate more on the matter. Factors that drove me to take the dangerous route of calling for diamond value addition to the economy included amongst others, hate for anything evil and therefore the evil I saw in the running of our diamond industry, patriotism and genuine desire to see good prevailing in Botswana society.

When I called for local diamond beneficiation many did not know what I was talking about. The educated and government administrators thought I was trying to destabilise the country with my 'narrow' thinking. The gluttonous who think with their bellies hated me and wished I could perish. But they also could not understand what I was talking about. When I advocated for the relocation of DTC Aggregation functions to Botswana, many were now certain I was mentally deranged.  But, every fibre in my body knew that was the right thing to do. And In my spirit I knew without an iota of doubt it would happen, because Yahweh had decreed it! Those with deeper insight knew it was God's war! Diamond beneficiation had been ordained from Heaven and could not be stopped by any force on earth.

Editor's Comment
Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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