Botswana, in southern Africa, has partnered with the London-based diamond giant De Beers for decades. Many in the country are pushing to get a better deal from the industry.

02/20/2023 February 20, 2023. Africa holds mineral wealth with diverse commodities that are sought after the world over. In the diamond industry, local communities miss out on profits despite ...

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TELF AG analyzes the recent trend of some African nations to limit their exports of raw materials and the increase of local refining facilities. TELF AG TELF AG analyzes the recent trend of some ...

China-Africa trade rose 12.4 percent between January and May 2025 to $134 billion, yet Africa accounted for only 5.4 percent of China’s total foreign trade.

The Nation Newspaper Africa must break from raw materials export, say Akpabio, others. Friday, June 20, ... “We have gold in Ghana, diamonds in South Africa, oil in Nigeria, ...

Diamonds account for over 80% of exports and roughly a third of gdp. Though he has never put forward detailed complaints, Mr Masisi argues that Botswana still gets stiffed. He wants more than a ...

Prices for rough diamonds — the raw, unpolished, and uncut stones — have dipped in 2023 as many post-pandemic consumers shy away from luxury goods. CNN values your feedback 1.

South African diamonds adorn the crown of King Charles – why they’re unlikely to be returned Published: May 18, 2023 7:32am EDT Roger Southall , University of the Witwatersrand ...