KGK Group opens a High-tech Diamond Polishing and Cutting Factory in Botswana

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The official launch of the KGK Diamonds Botswana (Pty) Ltd polishing and jewellery manufacturing facility


With the recently inaugurated diamond and jewellery manufacturing facility in Gaborone, Botswana another milestone has been added to the journey of KGK Group.

 KGK Group inflates its footprints in Gaborone, Botswana with the official launch of the KGK Diamonds Botswana (Pty)Ltd polishing and jewellery manufacturing facility further incentivizing diamond and jewellery industry at large. The new KGK factory in Gaborone was inaugurated by his excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President ofthe Republic of Botswana in the presence of Mma Atsile, the First Lady of Botswana, industry peers, and patrons on the 18th January 2023.

KGK Group is proud to be investing in this wonderful country. It is blessed with a strong diamond heritage that enjoys international recognition.

We made a commitment in 2014 to help the country diversify its economy by going beyond just diamond beneficiation. Now we are investing in a green building, growing our staff, and expanding into the jewellery manufacturing and retail space. This further confirms our commitment to Botswana and its high-spirited citizens.

For the youth currently enrolled with KGK academy, know that you hold the future of your country’s diamond industry in your hands, and we are honoured to help you built your career in this sector.



Present on the occasion Mr. Navrattan Kothari, Patriarch KGK Group expressed gratitude and said “I am thankful to the leaders of Botswana and India, as this celebration is indeed facilitated by the harmonious Botswana –India relations .Thank you, your excellency Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi , President of Botswana, and the key economic stakeholders such as B.I.T.C and S.E.Z.A , for providing conducive ecosystem to conduct diamond business successfully”

"We are confident that this development will facilitate extensive employment opportunities, skills transfer, revenue growth, and foreign investment," stated Mr. Sanjay Kothari, Vice-Chairman, KGK Group present at the event.

KGK Group opens a High-tech Diamond Polishing and Cutting Factory in Botswana


“Our commitment to Botswana aims to ensure long term relationship, valuing Botswana’s role as the leading gem quality diamond producer in the world, our latest vertical integration into jewellery manufacturing and retail further confirms our commitment and intention to extract the potential present in the downstream sections of the diamond value chain in Bostwana. We look forward to the continued support of the Government of Botswana and DeBeers in this partnership of growth.” said Sandeep Kothari Managing Director, KGK Group.


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