The Directorate of Diamond Affairs is the cornerstone of Namibia’s diamond industry, dedicated to protecting its integrity and maximizing its contribution to the nation’s socio-economic development. Our primary function is to regulate and monitor diamond exploration, mining, and trading activities to ensure the country benefits fully from its most valuable natural resource.
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Directorate of Diamonds: Safeguarding Namibia’s Precious Gem
Mandate
- Protect Industry Integrity: Safeguard the Namibian diamond industry from illicit activities such as smuggling and trafficking.
- Promote Diversification: Encourage the integration of the diamond industry with other sectors of the economy for sustainable growth.
- Maximize Socio-Economic Benefits: Ensure that the diamond industry contributes significantly to Namibia’s economic development and improves the lives of its citizens.
Objectives
- Effective Control: Implement efficient systems for handling and transporting rough diamonds.
- Robust Monitoring: Maintain rigorous oversight of diamond prospecting, mining, and downstream activities.
- International Standards: Ensure that the valuation and sale of Namibian diamonds adhere to global best practices.
- Kimberly Process Compliance: Uphold Namibia’s commitment to the Kimberly Process certification scheme.
- Investor-Friendly Environment: Promote Namibia as an attractive destination for diamond industry investors.
- Preserving Reputation: Maintain the positive image and reputation of Namibian diamonds.
- Downstream Development: Foster the growth and stability of the Namibian diamond downstream industry.
- Industry Collaboration: Facilitate strong working relationships within the diamond industry.
Regional Presence
- To provide efficient services to our clients, the Directorate of Diamond Affairs has regional offices located in Swakopmund, Luderitz, and Oranjemund, serving the Erongo and Karas regions.