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Diamond Beneficiation Project to Empower Indigenous Communities
The Aboriginal Business Forum of South Africa (ABFSA) is set to transform the economic landscape of Kimberley with a new diamond polishing and jewellery-making factory. This initiative, aimed at benefiting marginalized Indigenous communities in the Northern Cape, was solidified this week with a memorandum of understanding signed in Namibia. ABFSA CEO Vernon Mostert emphasized that the project will not only create jobs and provide skills training but also help preserve Indigenous cultures and languages. The collaborative effort, involving the Indigenous Peoples Businesses Forum and Ministry of Trade representatives, marks a significant step towards local empowerment and economic justice.