Debswana plans for life beyond diamonds

According to a presentation made this week at the Botswana Mining Show, the plan, referred to as 'The Thrive Opportunities', involves activities such as solar power generation, biofuel generation, data monetisation, local manufacturing, small-scale mining, repair and maintenance, sustainable eco-tourism and others.

New Debswana Chief Operations Officer, Koolatotse Koolatotse, said the diamond giant’s board had approved a ratio in which 30% of spending was for the future growth projects and the balance for the core, ongoing business.