South Africa’s oldest mining company, De Beers, is advancing inclusivity within the local diamond sector, inviting entrepreneurs to join its local business development program. Sponsored by Anglo American, this three-year initiative provides entrepreneurs with training and mentorship from industry leaders on diamond beneficiation, jewelry design, manufacturing, and retail. Promising entrepreneurs may even qualify as De Beers sightholders—elite buyers eligible to purchase rough diamonds at global auctions. The program, supported by business incubator Raizcorp, highlights De
