About Us
The Diamond Board of Namibia is a non-commercial public entity operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Mines, Energy, and Industry. It was established by the Diamond Act 13 of 1999, with a duty to advise the Minister on pertinent matters relating to the diamond industry in Namibia, protect, promote and administer control measures regarding the possession, purchase, sale, processing, import, and export of Namibia’s natural gem-quality diamonds, among others.
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Strategic Objectives
The Diamond Board’s mandate is to advise the Minister and stakeholders on prudent matters that may enhance or impede on the industry and its purpose is to carry out these strategic objectives.
Promote
To earn trust about Namibia’s gem-quality natural diamonds
Protect
To protect the Namibian diamond industry and its reputation
Sustain
To ensure a sustainable future for the natural Namibian diamond industry
Advisory Services
To be the advisor of choice to the Minister of Mines, Energy and Industry for all diamond related matters
Strengthen Institutional
Capacity
Ensure the efficient administration of the Board through the application of sound corporate governance principles