Sparkling independence as diamonds come full circle

Created specifically to celebrate 46 years of independence, the Botswana-flag shaped lapel pins are expected to hit the market next week "making the memories of the 2012 Independence an item for posterity," the company, Shrenuj Botswana said.

"The lapel pins are being done with national pride in mind and under the Brand Botswana initiative," said Kim Lanny, general manager at Shrenuj Botswana, a global company in both polishing diamonds and manufacturing jewellery.