Watch this video as Firstpost explains how, in a transformative shift for the global diamond market, Botswana is doubling its ownership stake in De Beers from 15% to 30%, making it the company’s largest shareholder. Announcing the milestone in parliament, President Duma Boko confirmed Botswana’s official support for the Global Diamond Consortium—led by former De Beers CEO Gareth Penny—to acquire Anglo American’s 85% stake. Joined by regional producers Namibia and Angola, as well as luxury powerhouses like Richemont, this historic partnership marks a bold move towards Southern African self-determination and market ownership. Beyond traditional mining, the deal secures Botswana’s stake in next-generation technology via De Beers’ synthetic diamond subsidiary, Element Six, which is anchoring a $600 million US facility for high-performance computing and AI applications. By uniting raw resource dominance with digital innovation, Botswana secures both its heritage and tech future. Alyson Le Grange brings you more on this story on Firstpost Africa.
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