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Botswana Puts P1bn Behind Its Post-Diamond Economy

A finite natural resource is being called upon to finance a more enduring economic future. Botswana has secured an initial P1 billion contribution from De Beers Group to seed a fund aimed at building new industries, attracting domestic and international investment and creating jobs that extend the country’s economic prospects …

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Jwaneng Mine and Town Council Join Forces to Challenge GBV

Addressing gender-based violence (GBV) requires more than public awareness. It demands sustained action against harmful social norms, unequal power relations and the culture of silence that allows abuse to persist. This is the focus of a new community campaign launched by Debswana’s Jwaneng Mine and Jwaneng Town Council, placing prevention …

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Signet Jewelers’ Leadership Visits Botswana’s Diamond Powerhouse

The relationship between diamond production and global retail is central to the natural diamond industry’s long-term value proposition. A recent visit by Signet Jewelers’ Executive Leadership Team to Jwaneng Mine brought these two ends of the value chain into focus, highlighting Botswana’s role in supplying the stones that underpin a …

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Additive Depletion: When Oil Runs on Empty

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 7 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, continues the discussion around oil condition – the latest topic is additive depletion. Tell me if this sounds familiar – you glance at your phone and see 12% battery remaining. Not ideal, …

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