Control of diamond supply in jeopardy?

The situation arises due to the fact that DTC International will only establish in Botswana next year while, in the meantime, the local outfit, DTC Botswana, has started operations. The lack of clarity about roles raises questions about whether supply sight holders for services falls within the responsibility of international operation even before it has settled in-country, it is argued in some quarters.

The scenario plays itself out in the controversy relating to the relationship between DTC Botswana and DMB. At the centre of the problem lies DMB's concerns that DTC Botswana has given the sight holder supply shortfall for the forthcoming contract period at a slashed level of 70 percent compared to its current levels.