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Botswana Democratic Party takes government to task over new De Beers deal

Minister of Mineral and Energy Bogolo Kenewendo with De Beers CEO Al Cook in Cape Town, South Africa, 3 February 2025.
Minister of Mineral and Energy Bogolo Kenewendo with De Beers CEO Al Cook in Cape Town, South Africa, 3 February 2025. © Esa Alexander/Reuters
The diamond giant, which has signed a partnership agreement with the new Botswanan government, has been accused by the former ruling party of dodging its tax obligations. [...]
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