DTC Botswana is proud to have taken part in the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from 9–12 February in Cape Town. As the world’s leading mining investment forum, the Indaba brought together more than 10,500 senior executives, global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders, providing a critical platform for shaping partnerships and dialogue across the mining value chain.
This year’s theme, “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships,” underscored the importance of collaborative growth and strategic alliances. In alignment with this, Botswana’s national focus “Five Decades of Mining Excellence: The Next Era Starts Now – Invest in Botswana, a Proven Partner for the Future’’ with the aim of reaffirming the country’s positioning as a stable, dependable, and forwardlooking investment destination. It highlighted Botswana’s commitment to attracting highquality investment, showcasing its diversified mineral portfolio, and reinforcing its long-standing record of successful partnerships.
Led by Managing Director Ms. Serty Leburu, the DTC Botswana delegation advanced a clear mandate:
- Strengthen regional cooperation and government relations
- Deepen investor engagement across the diamond value chain
- Explore new opportunities in technology, logistics, and innovation
- Connect with mining companies and downstream buyers increasingly active in the Indaba ecosystem
A standout highlight was Botswana’s Country Showcase, where national leaders and technical experts presented the breadth of the nation’s mineral potential—emphasising policy stability, transparent licensing, and a robust pipeline of investment opportunities across the mining landscape.
Throughout the week, DTC Botswana engaged global industry leaders, policymakers, African ministers, and major financial institutions on themes including:
- Diamond market intelligence
- Digitalisation and advanced simulations
- AIdriven optimisation
- Emerging mining and beneficiation technologies
These engagements reaffirm DTC Botswana’s unwavering commitment to strengthening economic partnerships, driving sustainable development, and fostering impactful collaboration across the diamond industry, delivering value for national economies and the communities who depend on this vital sector.
