Some of the most enduring legacies begin with a simple idea and a belief in what Batswana can become. In the 1980s, In the 1980s, Debswana established what was then known as Debswana Accounting Training Centre to train the company’s accountants. But it soon became clear that the need was...

Khwee, Botswana – Debswana Diamond Company, in partnership with the Boteti District Council, has officially handed over the Khwee Community Ranch, a project aimed at strengthening food security, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities in Botswana. The project represents a combined investment of more than BWP5 million (approximately US$370,000) with...

Gaborone, Botswana – Debswana Diamond Company, in partnership with Absa Bank Botswana, has launched a significant tree planting campaign across its mining areas. This initiative aims to promote environmental responsibility and sustainable development by planting a total of 11,000 trees jointly donated by the two companies. The tree-planting initiative was...

Gaborone, Botswana – Debswana is making significant strides with its Ambassadors for Good initiatives in Botswana, empowering employees to use their skills and time to support community projects they are passionate about. This program encourages employees to identify and support projects through volunteerism, fostering a culture of community engagement and...

Gaborone, Botswana – The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is urging the global community to recognize and celebrate the remarkable story of Debswana diamonds. During a recent visit to the Jwaneng Mine, Richa Singh, Managing Director for India and the Middle East at NDC, emphasized the importance of sharing the positive...

Debswana’s Orapa, Letlhakane, and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) will construct a classroom block comprising two classrooms at Mmea Primary School in Mmea Village, Boteti District, using proceeds from the 2022 and 2023 GM’s Charity Walks. This announcement was made by OLDM General Manager Mogakolodi Maoketsa during the project unveiling ceremony last...

Debswana’s Corporate Social Investment Program beneficiary, Camphill Community Trust will be hosting a fundraising walk in Otse, on the 25th of May 2024, under the theme, ‘Walk together so no one is left behind’. The Executive Head of Corporate Affairs of Debswana, Ms. Rachel Lungile Mothibatsela, will be the Chief...

Orapa, Letlhakane, and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) introduced the Personnel Proximity Detection System (PPDS) this week as part of Debswana’s ongoing efforts to enhance diamond mining safety. The PPDS aims to bolster personnel detection in high-risk conditions and environments, preventing unwanted interactions with earthmoving and other mobile equipment. Additionally, it’s designed...

Debswana and the Ministry of Health have sealed a deal to improve the health status of communities in the mining areas of Boteti, Southern and Kweneng districts. The two partners have through a joint programme dubbed Botsogo Teemane penciled a strategy to implement six health focus areas aimed at taking...

Amidst the vibrant energy of the Letlhabile Youth Expo, Debswana had the honour of being the main sponsor at the recently ended Letlhabile Southern Youth Farmers Association Expo recently held over the theme, ‘Promoting Youth Inclusion in the Value Chain. The Youth Farmers Expo emerged as a beacon of hope...