Nama Community's Diamond Legacy
Update: 2025-12-15
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In South Africas west coast, a stark contrast exists between the breathtaking natural beauty and the scarred, lunar-like terrain left by diamond mining. The indigenous Nama community, who have long been connected to the land, have seen little benefit from the diamond wealth. Despite winning a legal battle over land and mining rights, many in the community still face high unemployment and stagnation. A court ruling in 2003 affirmed their rights, but a subsequent deal gave a mining company majority control, with the community receiving only a minority share. Allegations of maladministration and corruption have led to legal action, as the Nama people fight for control of their land and its resources.
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