Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse clarified that the ministry has qualified professionals who have access to the required technology to evaluate prices of diamonds.

The NBC and Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) have been exploring opportunities for collaboration in storytelling to highlight the impact of social investment initiatives.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has revealed that efforts are being made in line with the Luanda Accord, where diamond-producing countries are coming together to determine how best to navigate the downturn in the diamond sector.

Interest in natural diamonds from Namibia, Botswana and South Africa was recently invigorated following the signing of the Beijing Declaration Agreement.

Through industrial hemp production, Botswana is taking an important step towards the resuscitation of its ailing economy following a decline in diamond sales on the global stage.

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.