‘Irrelevant’ diamond watchdog under pressure to reform

By Alex Bell SW Radio Africa 6 June 2013 The international diamond trade watchdog, the Kimberley Process (KP), is once again under pressure to reform, to remain a relevant player in the fight against diamond trade abuses. KP members are currently gathered in Kimberley, South Africa for an inter- sessional...

Ongoing abuses reported at Marange diamond fields

By Alex Bell 19 April 2013 Serious abuses at the hands of security details controlling the goings on at the Marange diamond fields are still being reported, with desperate diamond panners being subjected to beatings, dog attacks and more. According to the Centre for Research and Development (CRD), which has...

Political overhaul key to Zim diamond success

By Alex Bell 17 April 2013 A complete overhaul of Zimbabwe’s political framework has been described as the key to unlocking the country’s true diamond potential, which remains under a cloud of corruption and suspicion. Noted human rights defender Farai Maguwu, who is the Director of the Centre for...