Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo announced the 12-member Diamond Board of Namibia on Monday.

The Board represents the diamond industry and is selected on recommendation by industry stakeholders. They will serve on the board for three years, with their primary focus on advising the minister.

The Board members are:

Erasmus Shivolo (chairperson)
Maenge Shipiki Kali (deputy chairperson)
Festus Nghifenwa
Pauline Thomas
Willem Zuleika Nell
Benita Herma
Brent Eiseb
Nekulilo Ithete
Bartholomeus de Klerk
Emily Kapulwa
Desley Somseb
Isabella Chirchir