'Sweet nothings' as De Beers again woos Botswana
Friday, November 16, 2018
An unofficial decision has been made by both teams to use the metaphor of romance to describe the process of negotiating and securing a new diamond sales agreement.
In May, President Mokgweetsi Masisi spoke of a “marriage” between De Beers and Botswana. On Tuesday, he spoke of the process as a “renewal of vows”. De Beers group CEO, Bruce Cleaver said the diamond giant “couldn’t wish for a better partner” and said the relationship would be “around for another 50 years”.
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