A diamond jewellery manufacturer, Shrenuj Botswana has released a limited edition set of 46 diamond encrusted lapel pins to celebrate the country’s 46th independence.
The Botswana-flag shaped lapel pins were expected to hit the market this week, according to Mmegi newspaper.
"The lapel pins are being done with national pride in mind and under the Brand Botswana initiative," Shrenuj Botswana general manager Kim Lanny was quoted as saying.
"It's a unique product and I feel very proud to wear it. Each pin is inscribed '1966-2012' and a serial number showing that it is one of the 46."
The newspaper reported that the latest developments in the evolution of the local diamond sector followed the recent growth in the numbers of licensed cutting and polishing firms from 16 to 21.
“In addition, the relocation of diamond aggregation from London to Gaborone will see P45 billion ($6 billion) worth of diamonds passing through Botswana annually from next year, together with the attendant jobs and growth in downstream sectors,” Mmegi reports.
Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor in Chief of the African Bureau, Rough&Polished
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