De Beers clears the air on open tenders
Friday, August 06, 2010
Firestone Diamonds is soon expected to approach the market with a parcel of diamonds from its BK 11 Mine which commenced production last month, while African Diamonds has also sealed a mining licence empowering it to market its diamonds in the open market.
Market sources recently told BusinessWeek that local diamond manufacturers had been liaising with their international parent companies to determine whether they can participate in Firestone and African Diamonds' expected tenders.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...