Nganunu negotiated first diamond deal with De Beers- Mpuchane

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He may be famous for his role as the former chief justice, but on Saturday the departed national icon was celebrated as the man who negotiated the first diamonds deal with De Beers for Botswana, ahead of the mining of diamonds at Orapa and Jwaneng.

Sam Mpuchane, who also happened to be Nganunu’s deputy during the historic period that ushered in new developments for Botswana, says Nganunu’s negotiation skills were impressive.

He recalls that during that period, when Nganunu was the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Water Affairs, he would brainstorm with his team even beyond the office environment.

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