De Beers’ CEO speaks

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Balancing interests: Boko and Cook during a previous engagement PIC: BWPRESIDENCY

President Duma Boko and his technocrats have done an admirable job supporting the value of diamonds, even at a time when the country’s fiscus has been under pressure, De Beers CEO, Al Cook, has said, pledging to continue driving for a rebound of the economically key industry.

Speaking exclusively to Mmegi this week after engagements with Boko as well as Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, Cook said all hands were on deck towards resuscitating demand for diamonds.

“I am very impressed by the way that President Boko, Minister Kenewendo, PSP (Emma) Peloetletse, have worked for the government and with us to maintain the value of diamonds, even as they manage the cash flow of Botswana in the way that the people of Botswana expect them to,” he said.

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De Beers’ CEO speaks

President Duma Boko and his technocrats have done an admirable job supporting the value of diamonds, even at a time when the country’s fiscus has been under pressure, De Beers CEO, Al Cook, has said, pledging to continue driving for a rebound of the economically key industry.

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