Africa's efforts to derive greater benefits from its mineral wealth got a boost yesterday with the launch of South Africa's first black-owned diamond cutting and polishing facility. African Romance will take the precious stone "from mine to finger". "We want to create a model that says Africa can do it," said chief executive officer Mohseen Valli Moosa. - Sapa-AP
Africa's efforts to derive greater benefits from its mineral wealth got a boost yesterday with the launch of South Africa's first black-owned diamond cutting and polishing facility. African Romance will take the precious stone "from mine to finger". "We want to create a model that says Africa can do it," said chief executive officer Mohseen Valli Moosa. - Sapa-AP
Newcomer romances the stone
Africa's efforts to derive greater benefits from its mineral wealth got a boost yesterday with the launch of South Africa's first black-owned diamond cutting and polishing facility. African Romance will take the precious stone "from mine to finger". "We want to create a model that says Africa can do it," said chief executive officer Mohseen Valli Moosa. - Sapa-AP
Africa's efforts to derive greater benefits from its mineral wealth got a boost yesterday with the launch of South Africa's first black-owned diamond cutting and polishing facility. African Romance will take the precious stone "from mine to finger". "We want to create a model that says Africa can do it," said chief executive officer Mohseen Valli Moosa. - Sapa-AP