Zimbabwe: Diamond Exchange Gets World Body's Backing

19 November 2014

GOVERNMENT'S plans to set up a diamond exchange have received a major boost following commitment by world gem organisations to support the initiative. World Federation of Diamond Bourses president Ernie Blom said the world body is ready to ensure that Zimbabwe's objective becomes a reality. "I know that the Government of Zimbabwe has been considering setting up a diamond exchange," said World Federation of Diamond Bourses president Ernie Blom. We are prepared to help you bring this dream a reality and hopefully by the next conference we can have a new Zimbabwe diamond exchange," said Blom.

The WFDB views Zimbabwe as a potential diamond producing hub, huge enough to be able to help producers meet world demand.

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