Botswana’s Diamond Industry in Crisis Amid Global Shift to Synthetic Diamonds
Botswana, once one of Africa’s success stories thanks to its lucrative diamond trade, is now facing a crisis as the global industry shifts towards synthetic diamonds. Keorapetse Koko, a 17-year veteran of cutting and polishing diamonds, lost her job last year due to the growing competition from lab-grown stones. For decades, Botswana’s diamond production fueled … Read more