Zimbabwe's economic prospects for 2013 and beyond apparently hinge on the success of its diamond industry and the country should embark on extensive exploration activities to determine the size of its precious stone deposits, industry experts say.
While key diamond industry players may push for increased diamond activity throughout the value chain in Zimbabwe with the profit motive in mind, this dovetails with President Robert Mugabe's exhortation for increased exploration so that the ensuing data can enable the economy to stimulate investment into the sector.
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