Diamond Inspection Services

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Safeguarding Namibia’s Diamond Industry

The Directorate of Diamond Affairs is responsible for regulating and overseeing the diamond industry in Namibia, ensuring its integrity and compliance with international standards. Our services encompass a wide range of activities, including:

By effectively managing these responsibilities, the Directorate of Diamond Affairs plays a vital role in protecting the integrity of Namibia’s diamond industry and ensuring its sustainable development.

Diamond Licenses and Permits

Issuing Licenses: We issue various licenses related to diamond dealing, cutting, research, and tool-making.
Issuing Permits: We issue permits for activities such as possessing, selling, receiving, exporting, importing, polishing, crushing, setting, and exporting diamonds and diamondiferous concentrates.

Diamond Data and Information

Collection and Management: We collect, compile, manage, and share diamond data and information with stakeholders.
Kimberly Process Certificates: We issue and validate Kimberly Process Certificates for diamond exports and imports.

Diamond Inspection and Monitoring

Security Measures: We work with the Protected Resources Unit and Customs and Excise Offices to inspect and monitor diamonds and related activities, ensuring the security of Namibian diamonds.
Valuation Services: We engage government diamond valuators to assess the value of diamonds for sale or export.

Upholding the Good Image of the Namibian Diamond Industry

Issuing Licenses: We issue various licenses related to diamond dealing, cutting, research, and tool-making.
Issuing Permits: We issue permits for activities such as possessing, selling, receiving, exporting, importing, polishing, crushing, setting, and exporting diamonds and diamondiferous concentrates.

Reporting

Annual Reports: We prepare annual reports for the Ministry and for the KPCS.
NDP4 Progress Reports: We contribute to bi-annual progress reports for the National Development Plan 4.By effectively managing these responsibilities, the Directorate of Diamond Affairs plays a vital role in protecting the integrity of Namibia’s diamond industry and ensuring its sustainable development.