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The diamond mines were a Godsend, and rapidly transformed the economy, increasing the revenue of the country from less than P10 million a year at Independence to over a billion today.” – The then Honourable Minister of Mineral Resources and Water Affairs, Mr A.M Mogwe, 1990. Debswana is the largest private sector employer in Botswana, with 5010 staff members. As at September 2024, there were 513 in DCC, 2,035 in Jwaneng, and 2,462 in Orapa.
Make Life Brilliant
We mine diamonds safely, optimally and responsibly.
To be a global bench-mark diamond business.
Debswana’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of collaboration and the responsible stewardship of natural resources.
The public private partnership (PPP) between the Botswana Government and De Beers Group is hailed as one of the most successful worldwide. Through this partnership, the dreams of Botswana have become a reality.
The 1967 discovery of kimberlite in Botswana, and the deliberate building and nurturing of the company by the partners, has resulted in Debswana becoming one of the world’s leading diamond producers by value.
Over the years, Debswana has been, and continues to be deliberate about its beneficiation efforts, ensuring that both Botswana and Batswana benefit fairly from mining revenues.
Innovation has become intrinsically woven into the fabric of who Debswana is. Besides creating an environment that encourages our employees to be innovative in their ways of work, we are also continually leveraging technology to help us remain at the top of our game.
THE SEARCH FOR DIAMONDS AND DISCOVERY OF ORAPA MINE
THE BIRTH OF DEBSWANA
THE BIRTH OF JWANENG MINE
SHAREHOLDERS AGREE TO DOUBLE PRODUCTION
24-HOUR MINING OPERATIONS COMMENCE AT DEBDWANA MINES
DEBSWANA FIRST IN ADMINISTERING ARV’S TO EMPLOYEES
BOTSWANA GOVERNMENT, DE BEERS SIGN A HISTORIC AGREEMENT
THE DAY JWANENG MINE’S CUT 8 PROJECT WAS LAUNCHED
BOTSWANA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD APPROVES JWANENG UNDERGROUND PROJECT
Debswana is more than a mining company; we are a catalyst for positive change in Botswana. We invite you to explore our vision for the future and join us in building a sustainable legacy for generations to come.
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