State-owned diamond marketing and sales company NAMDIA has announced its new client list for the 2026/27 to 2028 sales period.

Andre Messika Diamonds has placed local beneficiation at the centre of its operations, with a focus on buying Namibian diamonds, cutting and polishing them locally, and marketing them internationally as a Namibian product.

Miss Namibia finalists were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the glamour and operations of Namibia’s diamond industry, officiated by Debmarian Namibia.

The 10 Miss Namibia finalists toured Debmarine Namibia facilities and learned about the diamond value chain.

Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) Modestus Amutse said that the possible retrenchment of 35 local diamond polishers from the Almod Diamonds mining company stems from a court decision relating to issues of non-compliance by a state-owned company. 

Global diamond giant De Beers and Namibia are strengthening their diamond partnership amid industry challenges.

NAMDIA has confirmed that packages of diamonds recovered by police earlier this year were officially declared, following public calls for clarity by Associate Professor Job Amupanda. 

Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has moved its operations from the building where diamonds worth millions were stolen, citing security concerns.

KGK Namibia has celebrated and recognised its 41 employees for their long service as a way of recognising and rewarding their loyalty to the company.

KGK Namibia is a prestigious name in the diamond cutting and polishing industry, known for its commitment and ethical practices.