Maguwu Defines Diamond Issues in Zimbabwe

Hong Kong- Posted by: Pressenza IPA Posted date: 05 July 2012 In: Africa, Human Rights, International

The status of human rights in Zimbabwe, environmental concerns from toxic waste, future of diamond revenue and level of transparency from the flow of those funds into treasury. Additionally, he addresses the role of the Kimberley Process and suggests ways the global jewellery industry should handle the supply-chain given how Marange diamonds are entering the market.

**Diamonds Must Become a Resource Blessing!, Maguwu says**

Also, **Kimberly Process has failed**

Martin Rapaport, the chairman of the Rapaport Group, interviews Farai Maguwu, the director of Centre for Research & Development in Zimbabwe, on current issues facing the diamond industry.

Excellent interview telling of the long standing problems among diamond producing countries, looking at Zimbabwe in particular.

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