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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>KGK Diamonds Botswana has been commended for their dedication to empowering young Batswana with industry-ready diamond cutting and polishing skills.<\/b><\/p>\n

By releasing its first cohort of graduates, the international jewellery designer has broken ground and sown seeds of hope for a diamond cutting and polishing centre of excellence in Botswana, said the<\/p>\n

Acting Permanent Secretary to the President Ms Matshidiso Bokole.<\/p>\n

Ms Bokole was speaking during an event to celebrate 200 graduates in diamond polishing from KGK Academy in Gaborone on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

She said KGK Academy had achieved a commendable milestone by unleashing 200 industry-ready young Batswana into the diamond cutting and polishing space.<\/p>\n

She said such efforts would go a long way in developing human capital in the diamond sector and would bridge the skill set shortage for prospective sightholders.<\/p>\n

One of the event\u2019s highlights was the launch of the Diamond Cutting and Polishing Manual for the Deaf, a groundbreaking initiative presented entirely in sign language. The unique module was developed locally by KGK, with invaluable assistance from Mr Siphiwe Wilson, a certified Sign Language Specialist and Trainer at KGK Academy.<\/p>\n

Speaking on this initiative, Ms Bokole further commended KGK for their broad and inclusive recruitment and empowerment policies. Amongst KGK trainees, there are members of the Society for the Deaf.<\/p>\n

Ms Bokole encouraged the KGK graduates to dream bigger and aspire to become future employers themselves.<\/p>\n

She said they have the potential to change the landscape and narrative in Botswana.<\/p>\n

The 200 graduates will join an ever-growing pool of skillsets in the diamond polishing and cutting sector. As new sightholders open shop, Botswana is becoming abound with the necessary skills.<\/p>\n

Managing Director of KGK Group Mr Sandeep Kothari said KGK Academy boasts a track record of producing graduates who were not just skilled but 100 per cent employable. \u201cKGK Academy has achieved BQA Accreditation for its Jewelry Manufacturing Course.<\/p>\n

This accreditation opens doors for us to train more Batswana in jewellery manufacturing, empowering them with skills and opportunities in this thriving industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Kothari added that the launch of the Diamond Cutting and Polishing Manual for the Deaf was a testament to KGK\u2019s commitment to inclusivity.<\/p>\n

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