Adrian Gale

Debswana Diamond Company

Debswana is the largest private sector e​​mployer in Botswana, with more than 4 000 staff members. These are mainly found on mining sites, along with just over 5 000 fixed-term contractors and a small staff complement at the Debswana Corporate Centre in Gaborone, Botswana's capital. Diamond mining operations are located at Orapa, Letlhakane, Damtshaa (OLDM) and Jwaneng. These four mines have contributed significantly to the economic growth of Botswana, as well as producing revenues responsible for lifting the country from one of Africa's least developed to an international development success story. Botswana is now a middle-income country independent in means as well as name.Debswana is a key player in the national economy of Botswana.