Gaborone, Botswana, Feb 25, 2025 (AFP) - New De Beers diamond deal to give Botswana greater share in sales

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Botswana signed a deal Tuesday with leading diamond producer De Beers that increases its share of sales to 30 percent and projects a possible 50 percent stake within a decade. The economy of the southern African country, the world's second largest diamond producer after Russia, is dependent on sales of the stones which account for about 30 percent of its GDP and 80 percent of its exports. The new agreement will increase the government share of sa......

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