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Zimbabwe: World Diamond Boss Endorses Monitor's Report
The Herald, 13 July 2010
PRESIDENT of the International Diamond Manufacturers Mr Moti Ganz yesterday said Zimbabwe should be allowed to immediately sell its diamonds on the international market for the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Pressure Mounts for Diamond Researcher's Release From Jail
SW Radio, 9 July 2010
Pressure is continuing to mount for the immediate release of diamond researcher Farai Maguwu, who remains in custody in Harare more than a month since his arrest. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Appeals for Lifting of Diamond Ban
SW Radio, 7 July 2010
Finance Minister Tendai Biti has appealed for the global diamond watchdog, the Kimberley Process, to allow Zimbabwe to sell its controversial diamonds, despite widespread calls for… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Pleads for Diamond Sales
The Herald, 7 July 2010
THE Kimberley Process Certification Scheme should allow Zimbabwe to immediately start selling diamonds from Chiadzwa as the delay is affecting ordinary Zimbabweans, Finance… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Battle to Release Jailed Diamond Researcher Set for High Court
SW Radio, 6 July 2010
A battle is expected at the Harare High Court on Wednesday when lawyers for jailed human rights activist, Farai Maguwu, fight with the state for him to be granted bail. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: The Blood Diamond is Making a Comeback
UNIRIN, 30 June 2010
Reform of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is becoming more urgent as controversy over Zimbabwe's diamond sales pushes the international initiative designed to… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Conflict Over Diamonds
UNIRIN, 1 July 2010
A statement by Zimbabwe's mining minister, Obert Mpofu, that the Cabinet had approved the sale of diamonds from the controversial Marange fields has been dismissed by another… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Cabinet Agrees to Sell Uncertified Diamonds
SW Radio, 1 July 2010
Cabinet has reportedly agreed to sell a multi-million dollar stockpile of Zimbabwe's controversial diamonds, despite the gems not having legal certification allowing their sale. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Court to Decide on Imprisoned Diamond Activist Case
SW Radio, 1 July 2010
Delaying tactics in the court case involving diamond abuse investigator Farai Maguwu continued Thursday, with Harare magistrate Donald Ndirovei reserving to Friday a ruling on… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Why Alter Rules on Gems?
The Herald, 1 July 2010
ZIMBABWE has done everything possible to sell its diamonds with the full co-operation of the international community as represented by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Country to Sell U.S.$1.7 Billion Diamond Stockpile
Nation, 30 June 2010
Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved the immediate sale of stockpiled diamonds worth $1.7 billion (Sh132 billion) despite spirited opposition from Western countries who feel the country… Read more »
Zimbabwe's Conflict Diamonds Challenge Industry
President of the International Diamond Manufacturers Mr Moti Ganz yesterday said Zimbabwe should be allowed to immediately sell its diamonds on the international market for the benefit of Zimbabweans.InFocus
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Member states and partners of the Kimberley Process failed to reach agreement on whether to allow Zimbabwe to resume its trade in diamonds from the controversial Chiadzwa fields. Read more »
