HM visits Botswana's diamond hub
Published: 03:09 PM,Sep 17,2026 | EDITED : 07:09 PM,Sep 17,2026
GABORONE: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, accompanied by President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana, visited the Diamond Hub in the capital, Gaborone on Thursday.
Upon His Majesty the Sultan's arrival at the Diamond Hub, he was received by Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy, and the Director-General of the Hub.
His Majesty the Sultan was briefed on the Hub's activities and competences, the stages of work in the diamond sector, and the roles it assumes in the fields of sorting and evaluating diamonds, alongside the Hub's endeavours in developing the added value of this sector.
Thereafter, His Majesty the Sultan toured the Hub's main plant, during which he was briefed on the technical operations and technologies employed across the various stages of production. His Majesty listened to an explanation of the technical capabilities and expertise the Hub possesses.
At the conclusion of the visit, His Majesty the Sultan graciously inscribed the Book of Distinguished Guests, extending his thanks and appreciation to those in charge of the Hub, wishing them continued success and prosperity, and commending the substantial work and endeavours the Hub undertakes in the mining sector.
His Majesty also accepted a commemorative gift presented by the Hub in celebration of his gracious visit while His Majesty presented a commemorative gift to the Hub.
His Majesty the Sultan and the President of the Republic of Botswana graced, during the visit to the Diamond Hub in Gaborone, the signing of the agreement on Co-Development –Heads of terms Cooperation- Mining Exploration. — ONA