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A high-level Namibian delegation, led by the Interim Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, Hon. Frans Kapofi, is attending the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary and Ministerial Meetings currently underway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The annual global forum, which runs from 17 to 21 November 2025, convenes governments, industry leaders, and civil society to assess progress and strengthen protective measures within the international rough diamond trade.
In his address to the plenary, Minister Kapofi reaffirmed Namibia’s unwavering dedication to fostering peace, transparency, and accountability in the diamond sector. He reiterated that the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) remains the world’s only formal and universally recognised system designed to ensure that rough diamonds do not fuel conflict or political instability.
The Minister stressed the importance of adapting and modernising the KP so that it remains effective and relevant for diamond-producing nations. He outlined several priority areas, including enhancing the overall efficiency and governance of the Process, expanding its scope to better serve communities involved in diamond extraction, and adopting advanced technological tools to improve traceability across the value chain.
Kapofi also highlighted the need to ensure that artisanal and small-scale miners derive greater socio-economic benefits from the global diamond economy. He referred to ongoing discussions on revising the international definition of “conflict diamonds” so that it better reflects the lived realities, development goals, and aspirations of African diamond-producing countries.
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Namibia’s active participation in the Dubai plenary underscores its commitment to strengthening responsible and development-oriented diamond governance. As negotiations continue, the country remains focused on promoting a fair, transparent, and ethically grounded diamond industry that protects the interests of producers while supporting stability and credibility in the global market.
