tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104570830344254686.post5010848062159292428..comments2023-10-10T13:45:09.344+02:00Comments on Spilpunt: African Producers Weigh Formation of Diamond CartelSimon van der Merwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600534057491489955noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104570830344254686.post-67602555598304430162008-04-25T17:03:00.000+02:002008-04-25T17:03:00.000+02:00Let's start with South Africa...While Ernest Blom ...Let's start with South Africa...<BR/><BR/>While Ernest Blom is moving up the corporate ladder by ill-advising SADC countries in the diamond area, De Beers and the World Diamond Council have put all their faith in Abbey Chikane to protect foreign interest even further. <BR/><BR/>In Angola, the local diamond industry is being plagued by bad decisions. <BR/><BR/>Endiama is in a unique position to lead and even control Africa's diamonds, but this will be almost impossible since they haven't accomplished anything other than changing their corporate logo. Since the declaration of ADPA, Angola has lost (not gained) a great deal of influence and support among member states.<BR/><BR/>It has now become more evident that they lack expertise at the administrative level.<BR/><BR/>It is a pity that the country that collaborates with the enemy more than any country in Africa is missing out on such an opportunity to become more independent and prosperous. <BR/><BR/>Angola's diamonds are being used to erect diamond empires in the UAE, India and (now) China. <BR/><BR/>Now we must wait to see what country it sells its soul to next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com