Bogolo Joy Kenewendo on Destination Diamonds, Diversification, and De Beers' Next Owners

Attending the just-opened JCK show in Las Vegas, Botswana’s minister of minerals and energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo says she and her country are standing behind what she calls Destination Diamonds—that precious resource that can position Botswana as a leader in branding and building worldwide collaboration, including with De Beers’ next owners.

Bogolo Joy Kenewendo on Destination Diamonds, Diversification, and De Beers' Next Owners. Attending the just-opened JCK show in Las Vegas, Botswana’s minister of minerals and energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo says she and her country are standing behind what she calls Destination Diamonds—that precious resource that can position Botswana as a leader in branding and building worldwide collaboration, including with De Beers’ next owners. On that last item, Kenewendo can’t (and won’t) say much. But at De Beers’ annual JCK breakfast today, De Beers Group CEO Al Cook suggested an announcement about new owners is imminent, saying, “Talks are in an advanced stage.” Kenewendo came to Vegas to meet with industry leaders, connect with new partners, and help with the debut of the House of Botswana booth at the show. She also found time to sit down with J...