De Beers hosts leaders in Africa Summit
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Guests included Former President of the Republic of Botswana, Festus Mogae and Nicky Oppenheimer, Chairman of the De Beers Group. The event was organised by the DTC, the distribution arm of the De Beers Family Of Companies. The aim of the Summit was to bring the company's partners and fellow leaders together to discuss challenges and opportunities for investors on the continent.
Mogae spoke about the opportunities for foreign investment in Botswana and the importance of a cohesive partnership between the public and private sector to ensure a prosperous Africa.
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