H&A Cutting Works is a member of the Exelco Group and is one of the 16 sightholders appointed by DTC to purchase rough diamond for cutting and polishing in Gaborone.
The building is modelled round the traditional Tswana homestead, and is octagonal in shape. It has been designed as a showcase for diamond cutting, reflecting the 8 steps involved in the diamond cutting and polishing process.
Head of Origination and Client Coverage, and co-Head of Wholesale Bank, Seseti Mogami said: "As the oldest and one of the leading banks in Botswana, it is only natural that Standard Chartered Bank partner with the diamond industry, especially given that Botswana is the leading producer of diamonds in the world, and that diamonds contribute to a significant portion of the country's GDP. Standard Chartered Bank as an emerging markets bank is known for being the market leader in innovation in its presence countries and funding into the value chain of the diamond sector is just one avenue we are pursuing.
