Dalumi Botswana Diamond Production Swings into High Gear

The Botswana operations of Israel-based diamond firm Dalumi, are swinging into high gear, according to the company.

One of the first companies to be licensed to polish diamonds in the African country, Dalumi says its 1,300 square meter factory in the capital Gaborone, is forecast to employ 200 workers by the end of the year. One hundred currently work there. Production began at the beginning of the year.

Dalumi’s Managing Director Rafi Yerushalmi: “Combining our capabilities and know-how with cutting edge technologies will help to develop and boost Botswana's role as well as Dalumi's competitive advantage in the industry.”

By supporting Botswana as a manufacturing center, and as an apparent boost for benefication, Dalumi intends “to help the economic and social development of this peaceful and prosperous African country,” says Yerushalmi.