Diamonds are Forever - Africa

For many African countries the discovery of diamonds has turned into a curse, with 'blood' or 'conflict diamonds' fuelling exploitation, subversion and division. But in Botswana, it's a different story.
The diamond has transformed Botswana from one of the poorest countries in the world, to one of the most prosperous and stable countries in Africa. An inspiring initiative has seen Botswana's vast diamond reserves, worth about three billion US dollars a year, being used to share wealth throughout the nation. Trade Consultant Ntetleng Masisi says "they used diamonds to bring about health facilities, education and a markedly improved quality of life," Masisi says that the partnership is a necessity, "The earnings from our exports of diamonds have really done a lot for us." But Botswana's reliance on diamond revenue means that the whole of the country's future is now in the hands of the diamond dealers...

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[philly1537]

soon america would start a war there

[clustergarde]

I am very glad that those diamonds are being used for the wealth of the people. From Spain, I wish you a brilliant future.

[mya7307]

@CrazyShakaZulu That makes no sense. We were NOT a colony, but rather a protectorate. There is a difference. If we were a colony somehow the Britiah would have found some way to suck it dry, or there would be some conflict. It's thanks to good fiscal management of BATSWANAS, not white input. Why can't you people give credit where it's due, and that is to Batswanas. They built their own country.

[mrwaeta1]

@Valdris1987 we Trust in God...

[mrwaeta1]

@SamosIMP haha yeah man it does happen often but we shall celebrate Christmas comes once a year :D

[mrwaeta1]

@Puyoled HAHAHAH MAN U CRAZY :D

[SMOKEkaHOLIC]

0:33 woot!

[MrCina89]

Africans are hard working people and want to build their country so white people leave them alone

[halrlanbriend]

Keep up the awesome work!

[Puyoled]

0:34 i saw tits on youtube, i saw tits on youtube, i saw tits on youtube, YAY!

[TheHabati]

God damn, theres actually a nation in Africa what havent fallen into chaos? I raise my hat for this nation, good job for not being total failures like your neighbours!