Diamond deal sets off scramble for partnerships

However, reliable sources say the bustle will amount to making much ado for nothing because the government is not looking for partnerships. Only a CEO and other top flight managers will be needed for the envisaged rough diamond trading state company.  

Under the 10-year deal signed in September, the Government of Botswana will buy 10 percent of Debswana production, estimated at 25 million carats this year, and sell it independently through open tenders outside the traditional DTC framework.