Editor’s Note
This report details a significant shift in Botswana’s approach to a major strategic acquisition, with President Mokgweetsi Masisi taking direct control of negotiations to form a consortium for the potential purchase of Anglo American’s stake in De Beers.
Botswana’s head of state commandeers De Beers acquisition project
Botswana’s president has sidelined his mines minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, to himself conduct negotiations with Angola and Oman aimed at creating a consortium to buy Anglo American’s 85% stake in the diamond giant.
