Botswana: Duma Boko Doubles Down On Diamonds:
Analysis - Despite advice to diversify Botswana's economy, President Boko has doubled the country's stake ...
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ISS Africa Nov 13
Duma Boko doubles down on diamonds | ISS Africa: Despite advice to diversify Botswana’s economy, President Boko has doubled the country's stake in De Beers.
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Botswana’s Boko Doubles Down on Diamond Industry: Natural diamonds have been losing their sparkle since 2023 as global prices plummet, driven largely by ...
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