Comments on: A new diamond processing plant in Botswana

By: Clement Nyirenda

Clement Nyirenda — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:02:14 +0000

@Talia:No blood diamonds in Botswana. It is one of the most peaceful countries in Africa where their natural resources are being used to transform the economic status of the country at large. This is sharp contrast to countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

By: Talia

Talia — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:14:22 +0000

So, does this mean less blood diamonds? Or will it have any affect on that part of the diamond industry. .-= Talia´s last blog ..How Stupid is Carrie Prejean? =-.

By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:16:25 +0000

I have a friend who is from Nigeria. He said the land in Africa is often so rich, but because of corruption and malpractices, the people who technically own that very same land are usually the poorest. Very sad indeed.

By: Kogy

Kogy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:13:20 +0000

Welcome developments in Botswana, there is no doubt this will improve the lives of the local people.
Well said about companies exploiting African countries. This reminds me of BHP Platinum and how the company used to export raw ore which did not bring much benefit to the country.

By: Wangbu

Wangbu — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:50:24 +0000

Wow! A diamond plant! Bringing more jobs to the land. The problem however is when will the natives avail the real fortune of having such an infrastructure since it is being run by outsiders.

By: Adam Hyman

Adam Hyman — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:20:50 +0000

The diamond cutting plant in Botswana was recently featured on 2020. It looks like it could inspire more technology in Africa.

By: Clement Nyirenda

Clement Nyirenda — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:04:35 +0000

@Cooper: It is indeed a good development. Although it really takes money to make money, the one who has the money must be human enough so that there must be a win-win situation between him and the owner of the resources.

@Andrew: Spot on! Development without aid from other countries must be the goal of African countries.

By: Copper

Copper — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:18:22 +0000

It’s good to hear about African countries developing the infrastructure to capitalize on its own resources. The whole African situation is one of the cruelest examples of the cliche “It takes money to make money”.