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05AFRICAN Odyssey 2015/16

CONTENTS

25 Map of Africa08 Exporting: where does one start?

Exporting is a complicated process, as there are many regulations that have to be followed before a business can consider doing so

39 Born in Africa 2015/16

12 How do Africa’s currencies stack up?

African countries have only recently come into their own economically – this mostly due to late independence as a result of colonialism – but as they do, so do their currencies

18 Africa and its gem wealthFor many African countries, mineral exploration and production constitute substantial parts of their economies and remain keys to economic growth

15 GemKids introduces African students to natural resources, future potential

The GemKids Programme, introduced in sub-Saharan Africa in 2012, enables students to understand more about − and ultimately benefit from − their natural resources

26 List of African countries and territories

35 Africapitalism

Jewellex Africa attracts exhibitors and buyers from within SA, African states and international countries. It offers an environment for B2B linkages that result in significant business growth and the integration of new industry participants

AFRICAN Odyssey explores four African countries in each issue by means of an in-depth look at their respective resources, people and attractions. This year’s issue explores Chad, Mali, Seychelles and Burkina Faso

31 A brief overview: Chad, Mali, Seychelles and Burkina Faso

explores Chad, Mali, Seychelles and Burkina Faso

international countries. It offers an environment for B2B

explores Chad, Mali, Seychelles and Burkina Faso

22 Building relationships and generating businessOne of the main objectives of Jewellex is to become the trading hub of Africa, giving other countries an opportunity to see what the continent has to offer in one space

hundreds of students in rural Botswana, Namibia,

SA and Tanzania have participated.

This issue also looks at a new US$100 mil-

lion (about R1,2 billion) initiative aimed at pro-

moting entrepreneurship and SMME develop-

ment, while strengthening trade and investment

around Africa. This annual programme focuses

on training, funding and mentoring and is de-

signed to empower the next generation of Afri-

can entrepreneurs.

We also explain the way African countries’

currencies strengthen or weaken, depending

on their economies, and reveal the strongest

currencies on the continent at present – which

may surprise many readers.

This publication is again sponsored by the

Department of Trade & Industry, which aims to

build equitable and strong trade links with key

economies, with a special focus on supporting

African regional economic integration and co-

operation. It is updated annually and monitors

any changes and developments.

AFRICAN Odyssey and Born in Africa – a

comprehensive directory featuring information

and contact details of all the Jewellery Manufac-

turing Association of SA members – have once

again been combined to offer an even greater re-

source for those operating within the diamond,

jewellery and precious metals industries.

AFRICAN Odyssey has become an essential

reference guide for exporting to the continent,

including how to initiate and manage the process.

May it inspire you in your business endeavours!

07AFRICAN Odyssey 2015 /16

“We as Africans have an

opportunity to shape our

own destiny, work together

and collaborate more. We

must seize this opportunity

and enable the communities around us. Our great

communal force is needed to make this work. All of

us need to get involved.” – Marieme Jamme

Africa is increasingly becoming the place to

be. More and more companies, capitalists and

aspirant investors are looking to explore and set

up operations in this part of the world. To ignore

the critical issues facing the continent, such as

political unrest, unemployment and corruption,

would be naive – yet it’s also undeniable that Afri-

ca is rising. AFRICAN Odyssey seeks to showcase

its growth and trade potential.

For many African countries, mineral explo-

ration and production constitute substantial

parts of their economies and remain keys to

their growth. Most of the quality diamonds in the

world have been mined in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Bo-

tswana and Russia are the world’s largest produc-

ers of natural diamonds and accounted for 59%

of global mining production in 2013. The DRC is

Africa’s largest gem-quality diamond producer,

followed by Botswana, Zimbabwe, Angola, SA,

Namibia, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, Central African

Republic, Guinea and Tanzania.

One organisation helping to put Africa on the

map by means of its educational projects is the

Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Kristin

Mahan of the institute explains how thousands of

African students are learning about the abundant

natural resources found in their own backyards

through the GemKids programme, which was

introduced in sub-Saharan Africa in 2012 and

has been run in Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya,

Namibia, Tanzania and SA. Since March this year,

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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AFRICAN Odyssey 2015/16

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By Cathy Dippnall

The small, but well-established South African jewellery manufacturing sec-tor makes a wide range of precious metal jewellery items, from mass-produced items to individual pieces. There are over 350 jewellery manu-facturers, ranging from large busi-nesses to small studios specialising in making unique designer pieces.

SA is the leading producer in sub-Saharan

Africa of precious metals, diamonds and

jewellery. The increased global demand

for these commodities, as well as the

country’s position as the gateway into the

sub-continent, has played an important

role in the development of jewellery,

diamonds and precious metals exports. SA

is also a leading trading centre in Africa for

coloured gemstones.

According to the International Gem-

stone Association, the coloured gemstone

industry – which includes cut stones, rough

gems and jewellery – is worth in excess of

$10 billion a year and the global coloured

gemstone market is growing, although ac-

curate figures of volumes from areas or

countries are not available.

Most jewellery in SA is sold inside the

country, but local manufacturing jewellers

and designers receive international acclaim

for their innovative and original designs,

reflecting the spirit of the African continent.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT STRUCTURES

The Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)

works on building equitable and strong

trade links with key economies, with a

special focus on supporting African regional

economic integration and co-operation. SA

has trading relationships with more than

200 countries and territories. The DTI also

helps companies conceptualise their export

product, as well as directing them to find

businesses and trading partners.

The Small Enterprises Development

Agency (SEDA) has developed a new trade

initiative, Trade Point South Africa (TPSA),

which aims to increase the participation

of SA’s small enterprises in international

trade and provide the support they need to

realise efficient global trade.

As part of this programme, export-

ready small, micro or medium enterprises

(SMMEs) can register on the Global Trade

Directory system, which provides instant

global visibility in 70 countries through a

network of 100 TPSA offices.

EXPORTING:WHERE DOES ONE START?


SA has trading relationships with more than 200 countries and territories. The DTI also helps companies conceptualise their export product, as well as directing them to find businesses and trading partners.

Sipho Silinda, SEDA’s Manager for Ex-

port Development, says export through

TPSA has already reached the US$300 mil-

lion mark. “It offers a very real opportunity

for SMMEs to initiate and sustain trade

with global partners. It’s the pinnacle of

success for most small enterprises and a

hugely valuable contribution to our econ-

omy,” he explains.

The Western Cape Destination Market-

ing, Investment & Trade Promotion Agency

(Wesgro) aims to connect Western Cape

businesses with the market through com-

mercial linkages, as well as with mentors or

mentorship programmes.

EXPORT DOCUMENTATION

Certain export processes and documen-

tation need to be considered before ob-

taining a licence to export into Africa or

further afield. The following documents are

required from South African authorities: an

exporter registration form, Form NEP (no

foreign exchange proceeds), Form E and

a customs declaration form from the SA

Revenue Service (SARS), a letter of credit

from the customer’s bank, a commercial

invoice from the exporter for the importer

and an export permit from the Customs &

Excise Department.

In order to export to any of the SADC

member states, Form DA 185 (an application

form for registration and licensing of

customs and excise clients) and Annexure

Form DA 185.4A2 are required.

THE REGULATION OF DIAMONDS

AND PRECIOUS METALS

The amended Diamonds Act of 1986 was

put in place to ensure that South African

diamond resources are developed in the

best interests of citizens, promoting un-

biased access to and local beneficiation of

the country’s diamonds, as well as ensuring

compliance with the Kimberley Process cer-

tification scheme.

The Regulator implements, administers

and controls all things relating to the

beneficiation, purchase, sale, import and

export of diamonds. A diamond exchange

has been established as well as export

centres, which assist in the buying, selling,

export and import of diamonds.

The principle of the Precious Metals Act

of 2005 is to administer the South African

precious metals industry. Precious met-

als include gold and platinum group met-

als, which means that the Regulator deals

with the application of refining licences for

smelting and refining industries, precious

metal beneficiation licences for manufactur-

ing precious metals, permits for manufac-

turing jewellery, special permits for scien-

tific purposes and certificates to buy or sell

precious metals.

ROUGH DIAMOND DEALING

In order to purchase, sell or export rough

diamonds in SA, businesses are required to

be licensed in terms of the Diamond Act.

There are about 216 licensed rough dia-

mond dealers in SA who are represented by

the Rough Diamond Dealers’ Association,

which actively participates in all industry

structures.

DIAMOND EXPORT LEVY

The Diamond Export Levy applies to all deal-

ers, producers, beneficiators and/or holders

of permits. Companies must register their

businesses with SARS and pay this levy when

exporting unpolished diamonds from SA.

Before applying for registration, it is

necessary to obtain the relevant permits/

licences from the Regulator in Johannes-

burg. Once registered, a customs client

code number will be allocated and this must

be used when export declarations are made

to SARS. Declarations must be made every

six months, even if a nil return is made.

PROHIBITED, RESTRICTED AND

COUNTERFEIT GOODS

Prohibited goods are never allowed to en-

ter or exit SA in any circumstances, while

restricted goods are allowed to enter or

exit the country only in certain circum-

stances or under certain conditions. Gold,

gold coins and coin collections are among

restricted goods.

EXPORT INCENTIVES

The government has various incentive

schemes for South African businesses to ex-

port their products internationally, such as

the Export Marketing & Investment Assis-

tance (EMIA) scheme, which compensates

exporters for the costs involved in develop-

ing export markets for South African prod-

ucts and services.

Who qualifies for EMIA assistance?

South African manufacturers, exporters and

trading houses that represent at least three

SMMEs or businesses owned by historically

disadvantaged individuals (HDIs). South

African commissioning agents also qualify

for EMIA assistance if they represent three

or more SMMEs or HDI-owned businesses.

South African export councils, industry

associations and joint action groups can

also apply for assistance if they represent at

least five South African bodies.

BECOMING EXPORT-READY

Exporting is a complicated process, as

there are many regulations that have to be

followed before a business can consider

exporting. The points below outline the


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4. www.thedti.gov.za

5. www.seda.org.za/MyBusiness/ Pages/My-Business-Packages.aspx

6. http://wesgro.co.za/exporter

7. www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/ Customs-Excise/AboutCustoms/ Pages/Exports.aspx

8. www.sadpmr.co.za/what-we-do/ regulation-of-diamonds-and- precious-metals

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SA shipped US$90,6 billion worth of

goods globally in 2014, up by 9,7%

since 2010. Gems, precious metals and

coins topped South African exports

with UD$14,1 billion – ie, 15,5% of to-

tal exports. Clocks and watch exports

are the third-fastest-growing export in

2014, up by 123,7% (US$23,5 billion.)

WHAT ARE INDUSTRIAL

DEVELOPMENT ZONES (IDZ)?

In an effort to reposition itself in the

world economy, the South African

government established the IDZ pro-

gramme. Its main focus is attracting

foreign direct investment and export

of value-added commodities. An IDZ

is a purpose-built industrial estate

that leverages domestic and foreign

fixed direct investment in value-add-

ed and export-orientated manufac-

turing industries and services.

Other zones are Free Ports and

Free Trade Zones. SDZ areas are

focused on the development of a

specific sector or industry facilitated

through infrastructural development,

incentives, technical and business

services that are primarily for the ex-

port market.

FACTOID BOX

steps that must be taken before a business

can consider itself export-ready:

• Firstly, develop a broad export mission

statement stating the business’s inten-

tion to export, which can be revised later.

• Budget for the initial research necessary

to implement an export strategy.

• Get commitment in writing from

partners. Many export endeavours fail

because of lack of buy-in.

• An initial strengths, weaknesses, oppor-

tunities and threats export analysis is

necessary to find out the business’s

export capabilities. The results will be

used during the research process.

• Make a shortlist of possible countries

and identify possible customers in order

to plan an export marketing strategy.

• Implementing the export plan will need

capital outlay.

• Managing risk: Once the export con-

tract has been negotiated and signed,

it is the business’s responsibility to meet

the contract. It is advisable to be aware

of what these risks are and to take steps

to manage them.

• Promoting and marketing products inter-

nationally: There are many channels,

such as advertising in trade magazines,

attending trade fairs and e-marketing.

The channels decided on depend on

the business’s promotional strategy, as

outlined in the export plan.

• Negotiating and quoting: Potential

customers have to be approached and

persuaded to buy. Once an acceptable

deal is negotiated, the customer

requires a quote or pro-forma invoice.

• Transportation and logistics are an

important component, as the products

must be sent from the business to

the customer.

• Handling export documentation and

export payments: Ensure that export

documentation is in order to effect pay-

ment for the goods.

• After-service support is important for

continued trade with foreign customers.

• Finally, to ensure the business maintains

a successful export department, it is

necessary to continually review and im-

prove the export process.

BUSINESS COACHING

There are many private business coaches

who can assist small business operators

through the export process.

William Bennett from Mossel Bay is one

who has insight and experience of export

programmes and processes. “There are dif-

ferent regulations for different countries and

SEDA designs African-orientated export

programmes,” he says.

Many companies export their jewellery,

gems and precious stones via e-commerce

on websites. “Regulations still apply, as the

seller will have to fill in a customs declaration

form before the goods are dispatched,”

cautions Bennett.

Even if you sell your jewellery and gems

piecemeal, he advises furnishing an authen-

tication certificate. “There are many scams

where gems are sold as ‘precious’; for exam-

ple, there’s a big scandal about uncut tan-

zanite that’s turned out to be ordinary black

stone. There are huge penalties if a person

or a syndicate is caught.”

TESTING THE MARKET

An ideal way to test the export market is to

attend the annual Jewellex Africa trade fair,

the premier showcase of the South African

diamond, jewellery and watch industry,

which is hosted by the Jewellery Council of

South Africa (JCSA).

“The aim of the JCSA is for South

Africa to become the ‘jewellery trading

hub of Africa’ and the fair is concentrating

its efforts on including more participation

from African countries. As these states are

on our doorstep, we’d like to invite them to

take the opportunity to do business with us,

as well as with international countries,” says

JCSA CEO, Lorna Lloyd.

FACTOID BOX

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It is not merely a country’s government which determines its currency’s strength: importers, exporters, investors and speculators all play a role.

HOW DO AFRICA’S CURRENCIES STACK UP?By Stuart Rothgiesser

“A currency serves three functions: providing a means of payment, a unit of account and a store of value. Gold may be a store of value for wealth, but it isn’t a means of payment. You can’t pay for your groceries with it. Nor is it a unit of account. Prices of goods and services, and of financial assets, aren’t denominated in gold terms.” – Nouriel Roubini, American economist

African countries have only recently come

into their own economically, mostly due to

late independence as a result of colonialism.

However, as they do (some have labelled

this the “African dacade”), so do their cur-

rencies. And while Nick Paul’s 2014 article,

Nine African Countries With Stronger Curren-

cies Than the Rand on www.travelstart.com,

shows just how emotional the currency issue

is (the comments section, over 80-strong,

showed both great patriotism and a discus-

sion of what constitutes a strong currency),

the countries with the strongest currencies

on the continent may just surprise readers. In

fact, the top African currencies are from un-

stable and war-torn North African countries,

such as Libya (the strongest currency), Tuni-

sia, Egypt and Sudan.

WHAT MAKES A STRONG CURRENCY?

In order to understand the strength of a

currency, one needs to investigate the many

factors that contribute to its measurement.

These include country-specific variables like

financial security and credit ratings, such as

Moody’s, to the country’s commodities.

Three other important factors also need

to be considered. A high interest rate helps

endorse a strong currency, as foreign inves-

tors get a higher return on

their interest when in-

vesting in that country.

Tight fiscal policies

and anti-inflation poli-

cies also help to pro-

mote a strong currency. A govern-

ment with a history of strong economic

policies and the rule of law is attractive

to foreign investors.

Although strong currencies are good

for foreign investment, they can negatively

affect the nation’s exports, as it becomes

more expensive to trade competitively in

international markets. The opposite is true

with a weak currency, such as SA’s, as it

makes imports more expensive, thereby

driving up inflation. Ideally, a government

should try to steer a middle course to avoid

disruptive fluctuations.

CURRENCY EXCHANGES

There are two types of currency exchange

rates: floating and fixed. Key currencies such

as the American dollar, the euro and the Jap-

anese yen are floating currencies; their

values change according to trad-

ing on foreign exchange

(“forex”) markets. Most

countries, however, de-

rive their currency’s value

by being fixed or pegged

to the dollar (although there

are still many countries in

Africa pegged to the euro for

economic and trade purposes).

Many currencies use the dollar as a

reserve currency (which is, in turn, enhanced,

as commodities are usually traded in dollars).

So why is the Libyan dinar the strongest

currency in Africa? Libya may be politically

unstable but the (for now) insatiable appe-

tite of the USA and Europe for oil means that


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Libya’s currency – along with that of other

oil-rich countries in the Middle East, such as

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates –

is pegged to the dollar for stability. Although

oil might be the governing factor for many

North African currencies, there are numer-

ous African currencies whose strength is re-

lated to other industries and commodities,

such as agriculture, mining and minerals.

STRONGEST AFRICAN

CURRENCIES BY RANKING

We examine the top nine African currencies,

starting with the weakest, the South African

rand, currently ranked ninth.

According to economists, SA’s current

economic outlook is weak, as it is in a lengthy

phase of slow growth with a widening trade

deficit, while simultaneously managing

a power crisis, labour unrest and social

issues such as high unemployment and

corruption. Once an expensive currency (in

the 1970s, R1 was worth $2,50!), today R1 is

worth $0,071.

In eighth place is Botswana, whose

currency is the pula (which means “rain” in

Setswana, the rarest and most valued natural

resource in that arid country). It is not much

more expensive than the rand, with one pula

costing $0,095. The pula has been holding

its own for some time, due to Botswana’s

economic record built on a strong foundation

of diamond mining, judicious fiscal policies,

international financial and technical

assistance, a strong education system, low

HOW DO AFRICA’S CURRENCIES STACK UP?

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2. www.travelstart.co.za/blog/9- african-countries-stronger- currencies-rand. (This article has become a popular benchmark for African currencies.)

3. www.money-rates.com/ask-the- expert/what-determines-the- strength-of-a-currency.htm

4. www.investopedia.com/articles/ forex/061015/top-exchange-rates- pegged-us-dollar.asp

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unemployment and a vigilant foreign policy.

The Moroccan dirham is the seventh

most expensive currency, which – until

about three years ago – was weaker than the

South African rand. Morocco is a country on

a par with Europe, a popular tourist destina-

tion with a rich architectural heritage. One

dirham costs about $0,11.

Coming in at sixth place, surprisingly,

is Egypt. Despite years of political

turmoil, its pound has remained stable.

One Egyptian pound costs around $0,13.

Economist Patrick Werr, who has worked

as a financial writer in Egypt for 25 years,

says the Egyptian pound is good, but not

weak enough. “The Central Bank of Egypt’s

devaluation of the pound early this year

was an excellent move, but didn’t go nearly

far enough. What we need is a bounce.

Although Egyptians are reeling from four

years of political turmoil, the central bank

should be praised for keeping a steady

hand on such a potent symbol of state as

the national currency. It’s rightly concerned

that a weaker pound means consumers will

have to pay more for imports, pushing up

inflation,” he says.

Zambia, in fifth place, has never been

seen as economically successful, but the

currency strength changed in 2013 when

the kwacha was revalued. It now costs about

$0,14 for one kwacha.

Ranked fourth is the Sudanese pound.

The Egyptian pound was the first currency

to circulate in Sudan, but on independence,

it introduced the Sudanese pound, which at

today’s rates costs about $0,17.

In a shaky third place is the Ghanaian

cedi. The reason for its strength is that it has

been revalued twice (the last time being in

2007). Although the currency has lost about

50% of its value since then, one cedi costs

about $0,31 at today’s exchange rates.

Tunisia has had a stable currency since

the dinar was introduced in 1960. It is illegal

to export or import the dinar and tourists

must purchase the currency once inside the

country. One Tunisian dinar will get about

$0,46 at today’s rates.

Oil may be the only commodity keeping

Libya afloat, but its currency remains the

most valuable one in Africa, fetching $0,73

per dinar.

PREDICTING CURRENCY TRENDS

As seen above, among the nine most expen-

sive currencies in Africa are countries that are

politically unstable. For that reason, it is not

easy to predict whether they will maintain

these positions. It is not merely a country’s

government which determines its currency’s

strength: importers, exporters, investors and

speculators all play a role. However, there are

steps a country can take to improve its cur-

rency strength. First and foremost is slowing

currency devaluation by not printing more

money. Second is selling off foreign currency

reserves and buying back its own currency

and thirdly, if feasible economically, is raising

interest rates to attract foreign investors.


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By Kristin Mahan

Thousands of African students are learning about the abundant natural resources found right in their own backyards through GIA’s GemKids programme. The half-day workshops introduce the science of gemmology with hands-on techniques that show them why gemstones are valuable.

“The GemKids programme is a fun and fas-

cinating introduction to gemmology, where

students learn about gems from mine to mar-

ket in an interactive environment,” says Eliza-

beth Bokaba, a GIA GemKids programme

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instructor and co-ordinator. “Having taught

several of these courses, it never ceases to

amaze me how engaged the students are in

this subject.”

The programme was introduced in

sub-Saharan Africa in 2012 and has taken

place in Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya,

Namibia, Tanzania and South Africa. Since

March 2015, hundreds of students in rural

Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Tan-

zania have participated.

“This programme enables students to

understand more about – and, ultimately,

benefit from − their natural resources,”

adds Brad Brooks-Rubin, GIA’s Di-

rector of Global Development &

Beneficiation.

BOTSWANA

Close to 100 students from in and

around Bobonong, Botswana partici-

pated in the GemKids programme over the

course of two days in May this year.

Although large-scale diamond pro-

duction has dominated the country’s econ-

omy since the late 20th century and the

country is the world’s largest producer of

diamonds by value today, Bobonong,

in Botswana’s central district, is

a source of coloured gemstones

which could provide future eco-

nomic opportunities for the chil-

dren who grow up there.

Twenty students from each school

– Matshekge Hill Senior Secondary School,

Bobirwa Community Junior Secondary

School, Bobonong Community Junior Sec-

ondary School, Molalatau Community Junior

Secondary School and Mosethla Community

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Junior Secondary School in Gobojango –

participated in the programme, which was

organised in conjunction with the Botswana

Geological Survey.

NAMIBIA

Local students from Five Rand Primary

School in Okahanadja, a small town in Na-

mibia, participated in GIA’s GemKids pro-

gramme in March this year in association

with local company NamGem. Okahanadja

is a rich source of diamonds and gemstones,

and many of the students’ parents work in

mining-related jobs.

The students were able to learn about

Established in 1931, GIA is a world-

renowned, leading authority on dia-

monds, coloured stones and pearls. A

public benefit, non-profit institute, GIA

is a leading source of knowledge, stan-

dards and education in gems and jewel-

lery. Students around the globe turn to it

for the skills and credentials that launch

successful gem and jewellery careers.

GIA is also a world leader in gemmologi-

cal research and a number of its break-

through discoveries have helped deep-

en our understanding of gemstones

around the world. Through research,

education and unbiased gem grading

and analysis, it also strives to protect the

gem and jewellery buying public by set-

ting global quality standards.

In the 1940s, GIA established the

“four Cs” and the International Dia-

mond Grading System™ – to this day,

the worldwide standard for evaluating

diamond quality.

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visit: www.gia.edu.

and identify stones they

encounter on a daily basis,

often at home.

“I’m very honoured to

be part of this event as we’re

investing in the youth, especially

those from underprivileged back-

grounds. This opens many windows of op-

portunity for them,” says the Mayor of Oka-

handja, Her Worship Valerie Aron.

In late June/early July this year,

GIA representatives delivered the Gem-

Kids programme to more than 200 stu-

dents – from the Gamams, Academia,

Eldorado, Namibia PS, Sunshine School,

M Mclean and Van Ryn Sec-

ondary Schools – during

the Namibia Science, Tech-

nology & Innovation Fair.

The fair was organised by

the National Commission on Re-

search, Science & Technology with di-

rect support from the Namibian govern-

ment. GemKids was offered twice per day

during the fair in a total of 10 sessions to a

large number of students.

SOUTH AFRICA

GIA participated in the East London Career

Fair, organised by local non-governmental

organisation DSR Youth Empowerment, in

King William’s Town in early July this year.

During the event, the institute hosted a

booth and presented students from across

the Eastern Cape with essential informa-

tion about GIA’s educational offerings and

career opportunities in the gem and jewel-

lery trade.

GIA also offered its GemKids pro-

gramme to more than 40 students from

schools across the province. The programme

built on GIA’s participation earlier in the year

at Career Indaba in Johannesburg.

TANZANIA

Secondary students got to experience

a gem trade show when GIA offered its

GemKids programme for the first time at

the Arusha Gem Fair in April 2015.

Secondary students from four local

schools had the opportunity to learn about

the natural resources which are an integral

part of their local economy and tour the

fair’s trading booths.

GIA co-ordinated this programme with

the Tanzania Gemmological Centre, also

based in Arusha.

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MOST DIVERSE RANGE OF

DIAMOND DEPOSITS

SA has the most assorted types of diamond

deposits globally, which include open-pit

and underground kimberlite pipe or dyke/

fissure, alluvial and offshore mining. SA

yields about 5% of global production and

is ranked seventh in the world in terms of

rough diamond production.

Cullinan is probably the best-known

mine in the world for producing the most

remarkable diamonds, notably the largest

gem diamond in history that was discovered

in 1905, weighing 3,106ct uncut. It is also

the only global source of rare and highly

sought-after blue diamonds. Cullinan mine

produces over one-quarter of the world’s

diamonds of over 400ct. The kimberlite

pipe is the second-largest specified dia-

mond supply in the world, totalling about

204 million carats.

During the global economic recession

in 2008, diamond mining in SA suffered a se-

vere downturn, but has since shown signs of

recovery in both production and prices. This

has encouraged small diamond producers to

GEM WEALTHAFRICA AND ITS

By Cathy Dippnall

For many African countries, mineral exploration and production consti-tute substantial parts of their econ-omies and remain key to economic growth. Most of the quality diamonds in the world have been mined in sub-Saharan Africa. Eleven countries in the region show the highest produc-tion of gem-quality diamonds over a five-year period to 2013.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),

Botswana and Russia are the largest pro-

ducers of natural diamonds in the world; in

2013, they accounted for 59% of global min-

ing production. The DRC is Africa’s largest

gem-quality diamond producer, followed

by Botswana, Zimbabwe, Angola, SA, Na-

mibia, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, the Central

African Republic, Guinea and Tanzania.

Despite these rich mineral reserves,

some countries have not been able to ex-

ploit their mineral resources in recent years

due to civil unrest and lack of proper infra-

structure and resources.

SA’S MINERAL RESOURCES

A KEY ECONOMIC SECTOR

The African diamond rush began in SA in

the 1870s. The country was the leading

producer of gem-quality diamonds until

Zaire (today DRC) started major diamond

production. SA has been supplying

diamonds consistently for many years, with

volumes ranging from 4 million to 6 million

carats per year.

SA’s primary economic wealth was

traditionally in mineral resources and the

agricultural sector, but since the 1990s,

economic growth has been driven by retail,

commerce and financial sectors. Mining and

minerals is still a key economic sector that

contributes to the gross domestic product

(GDP) of the country, however, contributing

4,9% in 2013.

That said, SA’s mining industry is not

fully utilised and still has major untapped

mineral deposits, matched only by countries

in the former USSR.

SA’s mining industry is not fully utilised and still has major untapped mineral deposits matched only by countries in the former USSR.


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part in the Angolan civil war. After the

opposition rebels’ rejection of the

election outcome in March 1992,

UNITA continued military activi-

ties and allegedly financed its sub-

sequent military campaign with

diamonds. Because of this and

corruption, Angola has difficulty in

attracting foreign investors.

COLOURED GEMSTONES

MAKING A COMEBACK

Diamonds and coloured gemstones

had an equal share of the global mar-

ket until the 1940s, when the De Beers

diamond mining group decided

on a forceful marketing campaign to

promote the popularity and value of dia-

monds. Diamonds then outstripped other

gems and have largely done so ever since.

Since 2008, the coloured gemstone

sector has been growing at a rate of about

18%, according to the UN commodity trade

statistics database. “However, accurate fig-

ures on volume aren’t available, because

the gemstone industry is highly fragment-

ed,” says International Coloured Gemstone

Association VP Jean Claude Michelou.

It is estimated that the coloured gem-

stone industry, including jewellery manu-

facture, is worth over R310 billion (US$10

billion) a year. Michelou explains that from a

monetary point of view, emeralds, rubies and

sapphires are the most valuable gemstones

and that lesser-known coloured gemstones

are also increasing in value. “The value of a

gemstone is measured by its rarity, purity

and hardness. Hardness is important, as it

defines the suitability of a gemstone for be-

ing turned into jewellery,” he says.

TANZANIA’S WEALTH OF GEMSTONES

Tanzania is known for its wealth of gem-

stones, notably diamonds. By the 1960s,

the country was also known as a producer

of other semi-precious stones such as tan-

zanite, ruby, sapphire, garnet and tourma-

line. De Beers re-established diamond ex-

ploration in the 1990s and since then, new

gemstones have been mined, such as green

zoisite and lesser-known gemstones like

scapolite, spinel and zircon.

Tanzania’s economy has grown steadily

over the past 15 years at about 6% annually.

The gemstone industry is one of its key

export sectors. However, the country has

one of the lowest incomes per capita on the

continent and many people rely on home-

grown crops.

for 60% of the GDP in 2014.

Diamond mining is the

most economically signifi-

cant mineral product in the

Namibian mining industry,

producing about 2% of the

world’s gem-quality diamonds. In

terms of value, Namibia is ranked eighth

in the world for producing gem-

quality diamonds and contrib-

uted R2,5 billion (N$2,5 billion)

in revenue in 2013.

Namibia also mines a num-

ber of gemstones such as anda-

lusite, heliodor beryl, malachite,

morganite and rose quartz.

ANGOLA’S DIAMOND INDUSTRY

COULD BE FURTHER EXPLOITED

There is great economical potential for min-

ing in Angola, as the country has one of the

largest and most diversified mining resourc-

es in Africa. Although Angola is the third-

largest diamond producer on the continent,

it has only explored 40% of the diamond-

rich territory. Extraction rose by 30% in 2006

with Endiama, Angola’s national diamond

company, expecting production to increase

by 10 million carats annually.

Conflict diamonds played an important

continue production and expansion projects.

There have been great advances in un-

derwater surveying, sampling and retrieval

of SA’s extensive marine deposits. The dia-

monds are much smaller, but their quality

is unparalleled. These deposits are found

along the west coast of SA and Namibia.

Apart from diamonds, gold and plati-

num, which are the country’s biggest contri-

bution to global minerals and gems, there

are also many other lesser-known gem-

stones such as chatoyant quartz, rhodonite,

grossular garnet and pyrope, tiger’s eye

and royal lavulite, the latter found only

in the Northern Cape.

DECLINE IN BOTSWANA’S

DIAMOND INDUSTRY

Botswana’s mineral resources in-

clude diamond and semi-precious

gemstones and have historically

contributed to the country’s econ-

omy. After 2012, the output of the

minerals sector declined by 8% and

the government started breaking its

dependence on the mining and mineral

sector by encouraging economic growth in

other sectors.

Until 1970, Botswana’s production

of diamonds was insignificant, but since

1999, it has become a leading producer.

The country also has some of the highest-

yielding diamond mines in the world.

According to Moody’s Investor Service,

Botswana’s GDP forecast for 2015 has

been trimmed by 2,3% (down from 4,9%),

because of the reduced demand and slump

in diamond prices.

“We see risks for an even more notice-

able deficit because of a protracted down-

turn in world diamond demand, which is tied

to China’s economic rebalancing and lower

spending on luxury items,” says Moody’s

Senior Vice-President Kristin Lindow.

Diamonds account for almost 40% of

Botswana’s revenue and the government

sees diamond mining growing again into a

key sector of the economy.

NAMIBIA’S SOPHISTICATED MINING

Namibia’s economic structure is a complex

mix of old and new, with mining and com-

mercial farming both modern and sophis-

ticated. The majority of Namibians are de-

pendent on small-scale farming for a living.

Healthy mining undertakings have kept

the domestic economic recovery on course,

with the GDP growing by 5,3% in 2014, up

from 5,1% in 2013, and mining accounting


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WORLD’S BIGGEST

RESERVE OF SAPPHIRES

Madagascar is noted for its semi-precious

stones and has the world’s biggest reserve

of sapphires, but it does not have a well-

developed mineral industry, although

there is potential for the development of

new mining deposits. Gemstone produc-

tion and gold mining make up less than 1%

of its GDP and employ only 1% of the arti-

sanal workforce.

Because of political unrest and the

subsequent shaky economy, foreign min-

ing firms pulled out of Madagascar. The

former French colony’s recovery depends

on the revival of its mining sector.

According to rough-gemstone dealer

Madagascar Gems, the artisanal mines in

Madagascar yield sphenes, emeralds, am-

ethysts, aquamarines, sapphires, rubies,

garnets and tourmalines.

POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH FOR

NIGERIA’S GEMSTONE INDUSTRY

Nigeria’s vast oil reserves overshadow the

mining of minerals, which accounts for only

0,3% of its GDP. In fact, Nigeria has to import

minerals that it could produce locally.

However, according to the Nigerian Ex-

port Promotion Council (NEPC), if properly

harnessed, Nigeria’s raw gemstone industry

could fetch millions of dollars. According to

NEPC CEO Olusegun Awolowo, gemstones

could earn more foreign exchange than in-

dustrial minerals such as gypsum, kaolin, coal,

tin, columbite and agricultural products. He

says the government plans to complete ar-

rangements soon for the establishment of

two gemstone plants in Ibadan and Jos.

Nigeria has a rich supply of coloured

gemstones like sapphires, emeralds, ag-

ates, tourmalines, zircons, amethysts, aqua-

marines, topazes, diamonds and garnets.

HARNESSING MINING

FOR DEVELOPMENT

Although the African continent has rich

mineral deposits, in general there has

been little benefit from it. Mining profits

have disappeared overseas or have been

squandered, leaving people in poverty.

The DRC is estimated to have about R312

trillion (US$24 trillion) of untapped mineral

deposits and diamonds are one of the

country’s primary resources. Most mineral

extraction is either artisanal or small-scale

mining which is unregulated. Some forms

of mineral extraction, such as colton and

tantalum mining, have increased with world

demand and are having devastating effects

on the country, as they are reportedly used

to finance and sustain civil wars.

Diamonds are one of the key minerals

mined in Sierra Leone and contributed

to about 46% of export revenue in 2008.

Diamond and other mineral mining is

seen as a major cause for instability in the

country. Before the start of the civil war in

the 1990s, 14% of the country’s total labour

force of about 250 000 people made a living

from mining and quarrying.

THE WAY FORWARD

According to the United Nations Africa

Renewal Report, the emergence of more

democratic and responsible governments,

combined with civil society agitation, have

seen more efforts by governments to better

harness mining for development.

“Despite the recent fall in world prices,

African countries will likely continue to

bargain for better contracts. The goal is not

just to ensure higher national revenues, but

also to address long-standing community

concerns for people displaced by mining

operations,” the report states.


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AND GENERATING BUSINESSBUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

Jewellex Africa is one of the longest-running expos in the country, having started some 40 years ago.

business and network, thus creating

a “jewellery community”.

Additionally, Jewellex Africa is

one of the longest-running expos

in the country, having started some

40 years ago at the former Kine

Centre in downtown Johannes-

burg, where manufacturers and

wholesalers exhibited their wares

on trestle tables. As the event

has grown in size and reputation

over the years, numerous ven-

ues have been used.

Jewellex Africa 2015 will

open its doors for business dur-

ing the mid-week show on

27 October 2015.

This year’s ex-

citing event will be

featuring a number

of firsts. For the first

time ever, Jewellex

Africa will be hosting a

diamond pavilion, spon-

sored by De Beers. The aim

of this pavilion is to promote polished dia-

mond trading. De Beers will also be exhibit-

ing its Shining Light Awards. Another first is

the De Beers Red Carpet Event.

Competition pieces from the Jewellery

Council Collection Awards Jewellery Design

Competition will be displayed in the piazza/

coffee shop, and exhibitors and visitors will

be given an opportunity to vote for a winner

– another first. The prize-giving ceremony

will take place in the piazza/coffee shop on

29 October at 12 noon. Cape Precious Metals

will be sponsoring a 2 kg silver prize for the

top three entries, while Metal Con-

centrators will be sponsoring a bur-

sary for the winner to an institution

of their choice. Sundelson Bros will

hand over a cash prize of R5 000 for

the winner and two runners-up, while

Umjindi Jewellery will be sponsoring

the trophy for the winner.

This year’s judges for the Best

Stand Award will be Alice Weil of SA Jewel-

lery News, Jennifer Crwys-Williams of Ra-

dio 702 and Debbie Mouton, Chairperson

of the Chevron Group. The award will be

announced at the MetCon Jewellex Gala

Dinner and the winner will receive a 25%

discount off their stand for 2016.

“One of the main objectives of

Jewellex is to become the trading

hub of Africa, giving other

countries an opportunity to see

what the continent has to offer

in one space,” says Lloyd. “It also

aims to provide a secure trading

platform for product distribution into

and out of Africa.”

The main aim of Jewellex Africa is to showcase new merchandise lines and the most exclusive and extensive product ranges of watches, clocks, fine jewellery, pearls and precious stones, jewellery packaging, machin-ery, accessories and services avail-able to the local and international re-tail and wholesale jewellery industry.

Jewellex Africa attracts exhibi-

tors and buyers from within SA,

African states and international

countries. It offers an environ-

ment for B2B linkages that result

in significant business growth

and the integration of new in-

dustry participants.

Jewellex Africa offers the

buyer a wide variety in terms of

merchandise and services avail-

able. The Jewellex committee is

a sub-committee of the Jewel-

lery Council of SA (JCSA) board

and comprises JCSA members

representing various stakeholders of the lo-

cal jewellery industry.

Lorna Lloyd, CEO of the Jewellery

Council of the JCSA, says there are sev-

eral interesting factors that make Jewellex

Africa different. Firstly, it aims to provide a

platform where key players in the local mar-

ket can exhibit their creations under one

roof, over one weekend a year, as well as do


AFRICAMAP OF

1. South Africa2. Lesotho3. Swaziland4. Namibia5. Botswana6. Zimbabwe7. Mozambique8. Madagascar9. Mauritius10. Tanzania11. Malawi12. Zambia13. Angola14. Republic of the Congo

15. São Tomé and Príncipe16. Réunion

17. Democratic Republic of the Congo

18. Burundi19. Rwanda20. Uganda21. Kenya22. Somalia23. Ethiopia24. Djibouti25. Eritrea26. Sudan27. Central African Republic

28. Gabon29. Equatorial Guinea30. Cameroon31. Nigeria32. Chad33. Egypt34. Libya35. Niger36. Tunisia37. Algeria38. Mali39. Burkina Faso40. Benin41. Togo

42. Ghana43. Côte d’Ivoire44. Liberia45. Sierra Leone46. Guinea47. Guinea-Bissau48. Senegal49. Gambia50. Western Sahara51. Morocco52. Mauritania53. Comoros54. Seychelles55. Mayotte

Dependencies and disputed territories

Featured countries


This is a list of African countries and territories, including the respective capitals, currencies, population, GDP per capita, gross national income per capita and imports. Dependencies and disputed territories are listed with a blue background.

COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIESLIST OF AFRICAN

NAME (OFFICIAL NAME) CAPITAL CURRENCY

IMPORTS MILLION

US$

GROSS NATIONAL

INCOME PER CAPITA

POPULATION

GDP PER CAPITA

(PPP) (US$)

MAP

Algeria (People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria)

Algiers Algerian dinar 39 258 3 880 33 333 216 7 700 37

Angola (Republic of Angola) Luanda Kwanza – 1 627 15 941 000 2 813 13

Benin (Republic of Benin) Porto Novo West African

CFA franc 1 003 729 8 439 000 1 176 40

Botswana (Republic of Botswana) Gaborone Pula 4 728 5 845 2 000 000 11 400 5

Burkina Faso Ouagadougou West African CFA franc 1 870 516 13 228 000 1 284 39

Burundi (Republic of Burundi) Bujumbura Burundi franc 344 188 7 548 000 739 18

Cameroon (Republic of Cameroon) Yaoundé Central African

CFA franc 3 150 1 124 17 795 000 2 421 30

Canary Islands (Spain)

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Euro – – 1 995 833 N/A –

Cape Verde (Republic of Cape Verde) Praia Cape

Verdean escudo 671 3 025 420 979 6 418 –

Central African Republic(Central African Republic) Bangui Central African

CFA franc 186 445 4 216 666 1 198 27

Ceuta (Spain) Ceuta Euro – – 76 861 N/A –

Chad (Republic of Chad) N’Djamena Central African

CFA franc – 349 10 146 000 1 519 32

Comoros (Union of the Comoros) Moroni Comorian franc 120 788 798 000 1 660 53

Côte d’Ivoire (Republic of Côte d’Ivoire) Yamoussoukro West African

CFA franc 6 959 1 109 17 654 843 1 600 43

Ethiopia is landlocked, but the state-owned

shipping company has 17 ships. Its neighbour

Kenya is a coastal country with a national shipping

company, but not a single ship.

One of the hottest habitable places on

earth is Al’Aziziyah in Libya. On 13 September 1922, a temperature of

57,8°C (136,04°F) was recorded.


Democratic Republic of the Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Kinshasa Congolese franc – 160 71 000 000 774 17

Djibouti (Republic of Djibouti) Djibouti Djiboutian franc 648 1 172 496 374 2 070 24

Egypt Cairo Egyptian pound 52 752 2 271 80 335 036 4 836 33

Equatorial Guinea (Republic of Equatorial Guinea) Malabo Central African

CFA franc – 12 762 504 000 16 312 29

Eritrea (State of Eritrea) Asmara Nakfa – 429 4 401 000 1 000 25

Ethiopia (Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia) Addis Ababa Ethiopian birr 7 974 344 85 237 338 823 23

Gabon (Gabonese Republic) Libreville Central African

CFA franc 1 724 6 530 1 384 000 7 055 28

Gambia (Republic of The Gambia) Banjul Dalasi 304 497 1 517 000 2 002 49

Ghana(Republic of Ghana) Accra Ghanaian cedi 8 536 611 23 000 000 2 700 42

Guinea (Republic of Guinea) Conakry Guinean franc 1 836 431 9 402 000 2 035 46

Guinea-Bissau (Republic of Guinea-Bissau) Bissau West African

CFA franc 112 501 1 586 000 736 47

Kenya (Republic of Kenya) Nairobi Kenyan shilling 10 202 737 41 000 000 1 445 21

Lesotho (Kingdom of Lesotho) Maseru Loti – 1 054 1 795 000 2 113 2

Liberia (Republic of Liberia) Monrovia Liberian dollar – 173 3 283 000 1 003 44

Libya Tripoli Libyan dinar – 9 228 6 036 914 12 700 34

Madagascar (Republic of Madagascar) Antananarivo Malagasy ariary 3 159 422 18 606 000 905 8

NAME (OFFICIAL NAME) CAPITAL CURRENCY

IMPORTS MILLION

US$

GROSS NATIONAL

INCOME PER CAPITA

POPULATION

GDP PER CAPITA

(PPP) (US$)

MAP

Nollywood, Nigeria’s movie industry, is the second-largest movie industry in the world after Bollywood and

puts out twice as many movies as Hollywood.

Skeletons of early humans have been found in Africa that date back between 4 and 5 million years. The oldest known ancestral type of humanity is thought to have been Australopithecus ramidus, who lived at least 4,4 million years ago.

CAMEROON:Home to the world’s largest living frog measuring over one foot long.

In the Gulf of Tadjourah in Djibouti

you can swim from November to January with

massive whale sharks which come to feed on plankton during their

annual migration.


NAME (OFFICIAL NAME)

CAPITAL CURRENCY

IMPORTS

MILLION

US$

GROSS

NATIONAL

INCOME PER

CAPITA

POPULATION

GDP PER CAPITA

(PPP) (US$)

MAP

The world’s largest living bird – the ostrich – is found in

Africa and can be up to 2,7m tall and weigh

up to 145 kg.

The smallest bird in Africa is the Cape Penduline-tit at around 10 cm long and

weighing 7-8 g.

The heaviest flying bird in Africa is the Kori bustard,

which can weigh up to 19 kg.

The sociable weaver bird builds the largest communal

nest in the world.

Madeira (Portugal) Funchal Euro – – 245 806 N/A –

Malawi (Republic of Malawi) Lilongwe Malawian kwacha 2 029 230 12 884 000 596 11

Mali (Republic of Mali) Bamako West African

CFA franc 2 339 659 13 518 000 1 154 38

Mauritania (Islamic Republic of Mauritania) Nouakchott Mauritanian

ouguiya 1 638 934 3 069 000 2 402 52

Mauritius (Republic of Mauritius) Port Louis Mauritian rupee 3 729 6 739 1 219 220 13 703 9

Mayotte (France) Mamoudzou Euro – – 186 452 2 600 55

Melilla (Spain) – Euro – – 72 000 N/A

Morocco (Kingdom of Morocco) Rabat Moroccan dirham 33 032 2 877 33 757 175 4 600 51

Mozambique (Republic of Mozambique) Maputo Mozambican

metical 3 764 382 20 366 795 1 389 7

Namibia (Republic of Namibia) Windhoek Namibian dollar 4 689 4 189 2 100 000 7 478 4

Niger (Republic of Niger) Niamey West African

CFA franc 1 247 342 13 957 000 872 35

Nigeria (Federal Republic of Nigeria) Abuja Nigerian naira 33 906 1 060 140 003 542 1 188 31

Republic of the Congo Brazzaville Central African CFA franc – 1 750 4 012 809 3 919 14

Réunion (France) Saint-Denis Euro – – 793 000 N/A 16

Rwanda (Republic of Rwanda) Kigali Rwandan franc 1 258 521 7 600 000 1 300 19

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

(United Kingdom) Jamestown Saint Helenian

pound – – 4 250 N/A –

São Tomé and Príncipe (Democratic Republic of São

Tomé and Príncipe)São Tomé São Tomé and

Príncipe dobra 103 1 331 157 000 1 266 15


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Africa has 1 billion inhabitants, speaking more than 2 100 languages and spanning 54 countries.DID YOU KNOW?

The majority of today’s diamonds are sourced from Africa,

with an estimated 65% of them ($8.5 billion a year) coming from

countries on the continent.

Dowries are still

traditional in Kenya. The groom’s parents must pay a dowry to the bride’s family or their son will not

be permitted to wed his bride. Dowries start

at 10 cows.

NAME (OFFICIAL NAME)

CAPITAL CURRENCY

IMPORTS

MILLION

US$

GROSS

NATIONAL

INCOME PER

CAPITA

POPULATION

GDP PER CAPITA

(PPP) (US$)

MAP

Senegal (Republic of Senegal) Dakar West African

CFA franc 4 712 1 001 11 658 000 1 759 48

Seychelles (Republic of Seychelles) Victoria Seychellois

rupee 1 022 8 041 80 654 11 818 54

Sierra Leone (Republic of Sierra Leone) Freetown Leone 341 377 6 144 562 903 45

Somalia (Somali Republic) Mogadishu Somali shilling – 211 9 832 017 600 22

Somaliland (Republic of Somaliland) Hargeisa Somaliland

shilling – – 9 832 017 600 –

South Africa (Republic of South Africa)

Pretoria (executive)

Bloemfontein (judicial)

Cape Town (legislative)

South African rand 63 766 5 581 47 432 000 12 161 1

Sudan (Republic of Sudan) Khartoum Sudanese pound 8 589 1 201 36 992 490 2 522 26

Swaziland (Kingdom of Swaziland)

Lobamba (royal and legislative)

Mbabane (administrative)

Lilangeni 1 270 2 564 1 032 000 5 245 3

Tanzania (United Republic of Tanzania) Dodoma Tanzanian shilling 6 531 524 37 849 133 723 10

Togo (Togolese Republic) Lomé West African

CFA franc 787 405 6 100 000 1 700 41

Tunisia (Tunisian Republic) Tunis Tunisian dinar 19 098 3 646 10 102 000 8 800 36

Uganda (Republic of Uganda) Kampala Ugandan shilling 4 526 512 27 616 000 1 700 20

Western Sahara (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic)

El Aaiún (Moroccan), Bir Lehlou

(temporary)Moroccan dirham – – 266 000 N/A 50

Zambia (Republic of Zambia) Lusaka Zambian kwacha 3 793 881 14 668 000 931 12

Zimbabwe (Republic of Zimbabwe) Harare Zimbabwean dollar 3 527 322 13 010 000 2 607 6

Information and statistics courtesy of Wikipedia and African Data Finder, available from the World Bank


AFRICAN Odyssey explores four African countries in each issue by means of an in-depth look at their respective resources, people and attractions.

A BRIEF OVERVIEWCHAD, MALI, THE SEYCHELLES AND BURKINA FASO

The Republic of Mali is a land-locked country in West Africa. The eighth-larg-est country in Africa, it is bordered by Algeria in the north, Niger in the east, Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire in the south, Guinea in the south-west and Senegal and Mauritania in the west.

Mali is divided into three natural zones: the southern, cultivated Sudanian zone, a broad belt of tropical savanna; the central, semi-arid Sahel, a transition zone between the Sahara Desert to the north and the Sudanian savanna to the south; and the northern part of Mali, which lies in the hot desert of the Sahara.

The population of the country is 14,5 million and its capital is Bamako. Most Malians live in rural areas, with only 18% residing in urban centres. Major eth-nic groups in Mali are the Mande, who comprise 50% of the population. The Peul or Fulbe comprise 17%, the Voltaic comprise 12%, the Tuareg and Moors comprise 10% and the Songhai comprise

6%, with the remaining 5% comprised of other ethnic groups.

Most Malians speak several languag-es and live in a truly multi-lingual con-text. The educated elite speak French, which is also the dominant language of the administration, formal education and the media. Bamana has progressively become the lingua franca of Mali and is spoken by 80% of the Malian people, although it is the mother tongue of only 38% of the population.

Mali may rank among the globe’s

poorest nations, but its world wonder, Timbuktu, was once one of West Africa’s most prosperous places, as well as the world’s leading Islamic education cen-tre. Sadly, much of Timbuktu’s fabled history has been demolished by radicals, who occupy much of northern Mali, but many more of the country’s landmarks remain intact, making for fascinating sight-seeing.

Other Malian highlights include the Boucle du Baoulé National Park’s prehis-toric rock art and exotic wildlife, a hike along the Bandiagara escarpment to the sheltered Dogon country, a pinasse boat tour along the Niger and Bani Riv-ers, the unique mud-brick architecture of Djenné’s Grand Mosque, Timbuktu’s Djinguereber Mosque and the Tomb of Askia. Another unforgettable experi-ence is visiting one of Mali’s centuries-old salt caravans, which still use camels to transport goods between Timbuktu and Taoudenni.

PROFILE: MALI

An ancient Dogon village in Mali.

PROFILE: CHAD

The Republic of Chad is a land-locked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the south-west and Niger to the west and is the fifth-largest country on the continent.

Because of political problems, violent conflict, an almost non-existent infrastructure and the lack of a national government, hardly any attention was paid to development-orientated, long-term economic strategy for the country during the last three decades of the 20th century. Its potential, however, is great: there are good prospects for the development of cattle herding, mineral deposits, commercial farming and oil production. Chad is still strongly dependent on foreign aid, especially from France, which supplies on average about 30% of its national budget.

Chad has 200 distinct ethnic groups.

In the north and centre are Gorane (Tou-bou, Daza, Kreda), Zaghawa, Kanembou, Ouaddai, Arabs, Baguirmi, Hadjerai, Fulbe, Kotoko, Hausa, Boulala and Maba, most of whom are Muslims. In the south are Sara (Ngambaye, Mbaye, Goulaye), Moudang, Moussei and Massa, most of whom are Christian or animist.

The country’s official languages are French and Arabic. However, there are more than 120 indigenous Chadian lan-guages and dialects.

The country has a number of spec-tacular tourist destinations, including the Zakouma National Park, south-east of N’Djamena. It is common to see large herds of giraffes, lions, wildebeest, pri-mates and elephants roaming freely here. March and April are the best months for viewing game at watering holes.

Lake Chad was once the focal point of the salt trade in Africa and was one of the world’s biggest freshwater lakes, but

it has slowly started shrinking and dry-ing up. Best experienced in N’Djamena, parts of it also reach the town of Bol throughout the year, making it an alter-native city to enjoy fishing and boating.

The beautiful canyons of the Ennedi Desert are a stunning sight and their at-tractions include prehistoric cave paint-ings and mysterious rock formations.

Giraffe in the Zakouma National Park.


Burkina Faso is geographically in the

Sahel, the transition zone between the

Sahara Desert in the north and the tropi-

cal savanna in south. It is surrounded by

six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to

the east, Benin to the south-east, Togo

and Ghana to the south and Ivory Coast

to the south-west.

Burkina Faso is one of the most ethni-

cally diverse countries in the world. In fact,

there are still nomadic groups who travel

in the northern regions and 63 ethnic

groups, including Mossi (almost half the

total population), Bobo, Mande, Lobi, Fu-

lani, Gourounsi and Sénoufo. Spoken lan-

guages are French (official) and native lan-

guages of the Sudanic family, spoken by

about 90% of the Burkinabe population.

Agriculture represents 32% of the

country’s GDP and occupies 80% of the

working population. It consists mostly of

rearing livestock. In the south and south-

west, particularly, the people grow crops

of sorghum, pearl millet, maize (corn),

peanuts, rice and cotton. A large part of

the country’s economic activity is funded

by international aid.

Even though Burkina Faso is one of

the world’s poorest nations, it is rich in cul-

tural treasures and natural wonders and

while it may not have any big-ticket tourist

attractions, it invariably wins the hearts of

travellers for the warmth of its people.

The country’s big drawcards are its

enchanting landscapes – from atmospher-

ic Sahelian plains to rolling savanna and

surprising geology – and the lively cultural

scene. Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulas-

so, Burkina’s two largest cities, are famous

for their musical traditions and beautiful

handicrafts. Fespaco, Africa’s premier film

festival, is also held in the capital every

odd-numbered year.

Tourism infrastructure is fairly limited,

but there are a handful of hotels, espe-

cially in Ouaga, Bobo and Banfora, as well

as family-run, simple campements (guest-

houses) in more remote areas.

Burkina Faso is a member of the

African Union, the Community of Sahel-

Saharan States, La Francophonie, the

Organisation of Islamic Co-operation, the

Economic Community of West African

States and the United Nations.

PROFILE: BURKINA FASO

Sindou Peaks in Burkina Faso.

(SOURCES): www.lonelyplanet.com, www.nationsonline.com, www.seychelles.travel, www.everyculture.com, www.wikipedia.com, www.iexplore.com

The Republic of Seychelles is an archi-

pelago consisting of 115 islands spread

over 1,3 million km² of the western Indian

Ocean, north-east of Madagascar, with a

total land area of 444 km². Its capital is

Victoria, which 1 500 km east of mainland

south-east Africa. Other nearby island

countries and territories include the Co-

moros, Mayotte, Madagascar, Réunion

and Mauritius to the south. The Seychel-

lois people are the descendants of inter-

marriages between their African, French

and Asian forefathers. Official languages

are Seychelles Creole (Kreol Seselwa),

English and French.

The staple dish is fish or meat curry

and rice, which many locals eat three

times a day. Coconut milk is widely used

in the curry.

In a land-based plantation economy,

copra – and, in some periods, cinnamon

and vanilla – were the main exports. In

1960, about one-third of the economical-

ly active population worked on planta-

tions and about 20% in the public sector.

However, after the opening of the inter-

national airport in 1971, tourism became

very important. The sector now employs

30% of the labour force and accounts for

13% of the country’s GDP and 60% of its

foreign exchange earnings.

Environmental legislation is very

strict and every tourism project must

undergo an environmental review and

a lengthy process of consultations with

the public and conservationists. The

Seychelles is a world leader in sustain-

able tourism, which is focused on the

upper part of the market. Tuna fishing

and canning are becoming increasingly

important, as is aquaculture. A small

manufacturing sector is linked to the

establishment of an international trade

zone. The country also offers registration

facilities for foreign companies.

The Seychelles is famous for having

some of the best beaches in the world

and there are great opportunities for

hopping between the 16 islands that

currently offer accommodation. Visi-

tors will also find proud national monu-

ments, beautiful Creole houses, artists’

studios, national reserves and marine

parks, as well as breathtaking natural

wonders above and beneath the waves.

There is also a golf course and, for the

keen explorer, guided nature tours to

see some of the rarest species of flora

and fauna on earth.

PROFILE: THE SECHELLES

St Pierre Island in the Seychelles.

A giant tortoise on the beach of Curiéuse Island.


AFRICAPITALISMBy Michael Meiring

A new US$100 million (R1,2 billion) initiative aimed at promoting entrepreneurship is set to boost start-up and SME development and strength-en the economy, trade and invest-ment of the African continent.

Revered business leader, entrepreneur,

philanthropist and African business tycoon

Tony O Elumelu recently coined the term

“Africapitalism”, which he defines as the

private sector’s commitment to Africa’s

development through long-term investment

in strategic sectors of the economy that

create prosperity and social wealth.

In line with this concept, the Tony

Elumelu Foundation launched the

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entre-

preneurship Programme in January

this year, a $100 million (R1,2 billion)

initiative aimed at promoting this goal

by investing in 1 000 up-and-coming Af-

rican entrepreneurs.

The programme will be an annual

one focusing on training, funding and

mentoring, and is designed to empower the

next generation of African entrepreneurs.

Application for entries closed on 1 March

and the process is now in full swing. The

10 000 start-ups and young businesses se-

lected from across Africa will ultimately cre-

ate one million new jobs and add $10 billion

in annual revenue to Africa’s economy.

Prior to the closing of applications,

Parminder Vir OBE, Director of Entrepre-

neurship at the Tony Elumelu Foundation,

said: “Since the Tony Elumelu Foundation

Entrepreneurship Programme was an-

nounced, we’ve been enthused by the level

of interest and excitement from entrepre-

neurs across Africa. We’re looking forward

to reviewing the entries and identifying the

first cohort of the continent’s next genera-

tion of business leaders.”

At the launch, Elumelu spoke

of his personal commitment to

empowering African entrepreneurs.

“This programme is far more than

a funding initiative or network-

ing opportunity. It’s an act of

faith in our entrepreneurs and

our young people to transform

our continent; to be the engine for the

creation of both economic and social

wealth, putting into practice what I call ‘Afri-

capitalism’,” he said.

The first 1 000 successful applicants

from across Africa were announced on 22

March. They will continue through the pro-

gramme cycle for the course of the year.

This includes an intensive online training

curriculum and participation in an entrepre-

neurship boot camp.

“In December 2014, I projected that

2015 would be the year of the African en-

trepreneur,” says Elumelu. This will be the

year the African entrepreneur will emerge


The programme will be an annual one focusing on training, funding and mentoring, and is designed to empower the next generation of African entrepreneurs.

on the global stage to show the world that

our continent is home to some of the most

exciting and innovative entrepreneurial tal-

ent in the world. This is also about legacy.

I’m dedicated to empowering African entre-

preneurs. As I always say: God won’t forgive

me if I don’t help create hundreds, if not

thousands more Tony Elumelus.”

Africapitalism, he explains, is an eco-

nomic philosophy that puts the African

private sector in the driver’s seat of the

continent’s development to generate so-

cial wealth for the people on the continent.

“The Africapitalism Institute, the policy and

research arm of the Tony Elumelu Founda-

tion, has been put in place to promote the

philosophy to the African private sector.

The institute will also produce rigorous and

innovative applied research that demon-

strates the critical importance of Africapi-

talism to the continent’s development, re-

move policy barriers and create incentives

to encourage Africapitalism in both the

public and private sectors,” he says.

Elumelu adds that he’s been amazed

and greatly encouraged by the enthusiasm

and excitement shown by entrepreneurs in

Africa and the African diaspora. He notes

that they’ve captured a global audience,

letting them know that transformation is

happening in Africa. “We’re not a conti-

nent relying on international aid. We have

resources and we have entrepreneurial tal-

ent. The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entre-

preneurship Programme has received over

20 000 applications from 52 of the 54

African countries. This programme is truly

pan-African. Applicants interact on our on-

line portal and many of the responses

have been very inspiring,” he says.

Regarding the training that

will be provided, Elumelu says that

while raising capital is important

for start-ups, it’s equally impor-

tant to know how to manage that

money to grow one’s business.

Mentorship, too, is critical to

entrepreneurial success, which

is why this comprehensive pro-

gramme has been developed

to go beyond simply providing

funding and teach recipients

how to manage finances.

Budding entrepreneurs will

also benefit from networking

opportunities with peers on- and

offline. As Elumelu explains, busi-

ness networking in Africa is very im-

portant to the continent’s overall growth.

“As an entrepreneur, you must be open to

learning from others. You can never know

everything. It’s especially important on

our continent because we’re not all one

and the same. Therefore, if you’re a West-

ern African business looking to expand in

Southern Africa, you need to understand

your territory,” he says.

He believes regional integration will

help open doors for increased economic

opportunity in blocs across the continent.

This makes investing more viable, limiting

the risks of failure, since most of the markets

in the bloc will be on the same page. Ac-

cording to him, government intervention

will help facilitate such relation-

ships, making it possible for a business in

West Africa to seamlessly expand to other

parts of the continent and vice versa. He

adds, however, that the appropriate infra-

structure must be in place in order for inves-

tors to have confidence in a specific market.

“At United Bank for Africa, we operate

in 19 different countries across Africa and

all of these country offices leverage each

other for synergy across the group. When

we’re looking at new investment opportu-

nities in a particular country or region, we

have the resources in-house to get a better

understanding of that specific market. It’s

not enough for us to simply operate from

Nigeria without developing those

relationships through network-

ing and synergy to expand our

businesses,” Elumelu says.

The two-day entrepre-

neurial boot camp which the

1 000 selected entrepreneurs

will attend – with all expenses

paid by the foundation – will

involve intensive, interactive

learning, with specialist trainers

helping start-ups develop a range of

soft skills using face-to-face teaching meth-

ods. “Entrepreneurs will have an opportu-

nity to meet and network with their peers

across the continent, which enhances the

synergy we aim to generate through this

programme and the foundation. This is

the type of training and education we

hope to achieve, showing the impor-

tance of peer-to-peer and peer-to-

mentor networking,” he says.

So, if Elumelu – one of Africa’s

most revered business leaders, en-

trepreneurs and philanthropists –

could make a lasting change in Af-

rica through this programme, what

would it be? “I’d institutionalise

luck by developing the next gener-

ation of African entrepreneurs and

leaders,” he says.

– Article courtesy of

Opportunity magazine

BORN IN AFRICA JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS 2015

South Africa is recognised around the world as

the land of gold, platinum and diamonds. From

the historical town of Barberton in Mpumalanga,

where the first gold was discovered, to the

Merensky Reef, the largest deposits of platinum

in the world, and the fabled diamonds from

Kimberley and Cullinan mines, our mining history is

well known and respected.

With the discoveries made at the Cradle of

Humankind, our country is linked to the birth of the

human race in all its celebrated diversity. Similarly,

the culture of adornment in precious metals in South

Africa date back over 1 000 years when, from a

place called Mapungubwe in Limpopo Province,

one of the largest kingdoms in South Africa had a

thriving international trade in ivory and gold with

Egypt, China and India.

The brand “Born in Africa” celebrates jewellery

designed and manufactured in South Africa and

created from the mineral wealth our country has to

offer. The ranges of jewellery, manufactured from

virgin metals, reflect the diversity of our cultures born

of the common origin of the South African soil.

THE INDUSTRY

Our well-established jewellery industry has built a

reputation for quality at a fair price. Its ability to

service market needs through adaptability and

a high level of service are its distinguishing traits.

Ranging from technologically advanced mass

producers to niche market specialists and hand-

crafted pieces, South Africa offers a range of

jewellery manufacturers able to cater to any variety

of buyers' needs.

Well entrenched in the Kimberley Process with a

strong legislative framework and controls, the product

is manufactured in an ethical business and socially

responsible manner, giving the buyer peace of mind

and added value to the conscientious consumer.

SHOWCASE COLLECTION

Born in Africa was launched in 2010 and features

South African manufacturing jewellers listed

alphabetically. This listing, which forms part of the

AFRICAN Odyssey publication, should once again

be considered a meeting point between South

African jewellery production and its distribution

around the world.

THE JEWELLERY

All jewellery is manufactured by members of the

Jewellery Council of South Africa who abide by the

Council’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

BIA

The “Born in Africa” brand forms part of the

Jewellery Council’s vision to establish South Africa

as the jewellery trading hub of Africa and actively

encourages the development of new entrants into

the industry in a responsible, supportive manner.

Colin Campbell

Chairman

Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association of SA

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ADELE’S MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: 083 227 6550 / 082 595 3868

E-mail: [email protected]

ADRI STANDER T/A ADRI JEWELLERS

Tel no: 083 368 0009


AKAPO JEWELS

Tel no: (011) 038 3130


Website: www.akapojewels.co.za

ALTIN JEWELLERS

Tel no: (012) 998 0141/ 082 454 4430


Website: www.altin.co.za

ANABELLA RESOURCES

Tel no: (011) 334 1317 / 072 136 3636


ANACZYNSKI JEWELLERY

Tel no: 082 934 5682


ANASTASIA JEWELLERS

Tel no: (031) 507 5561 / 082 327 8127


Website: www.anastasiajewellers.co.za

ANDREAS SALVER

MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: (011) 706 6828 / 083 228 1344


Website: www.andreassalver.com

ANDRONIKIS MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: (046) 622 5579 / 082 966 6647


ASIMI JEWELS INTERNATIONAL

Tel no: (011) 453 4775 / 082 570 0846


ASSIQUE MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: (021) 706 3629 / 082 376 0522


ATTERIDGEVILLE JEWELLERY PROJECT

Tel no: (012) 373 6158 / 073 498 2558


AU TRADERS AND REFINERS (PTY) LTD

Tel no: (011) 334 7607/8

• TAKE NOTE:For those outside South Africa, use the dialing code +27.


Website: www.autraders.co.za

AUGENTA JEWELLERS

Tel no: (021) 883 8288


AURUM DESIGN

Tel no: (021) 423 6590 / 083 273 9649


AZTEC JEWELLERS

Tel no: (013) 757 0827

E-mail: [email protected];

[email protected]

Website: www.aztecjewellers.com

BEN & CO DESIGNS (PTY) LTD

Tel no: 072 056 2156


[email protected]

BERNARD’S JEWELLERY DESIGN

AND MANUFACTURE

Tel no: (032) 586 0026 / 082 924 8478


[email protected]

BOEZAART BAUERMEISTER

JEWELLERY & DESIGN

Tel no: (021) 883 2193 / 082 824 9890


[email protected]

BRADLEY MANUFACTURING T/A

VARGA MANUFACTURING

Tel no: (011) 327 7926 / 082 569 4342


[email protected]

BRETTLANDS FINE JEWELLERS

Tel no: (031) 562 8009


BRONSKI JEWELLERS

Tel no: (021) 852 7891 / 082 879 6603


BROWNS THE DIAMOND STORE

Tel no: (011) 250 2022 / 082 555 8258


[email protected]

CAPE DIAMONDS

Tel no: (021) 421 5364 / 084 207 8000


CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY

OF TECHNOLOGY

Tel no: (021) 460 3635 / 084 623 3885


CAPE PRECIOUS METALS

Tel no: Cape Town (021) 551 2066 /

082 444 8820

Durban (031) 303 5402

Johannesburg (011) 334 6263

Port Elizabeth (041) 365 1890


Website: www.capepreciousmetals.co.za

CARESS JEWELLERS UITENHAGE

Tel no: (041) 992 4421 / 082 345 1284


CARI-MARI

Tel no: (012) 346 5761 / 083 574 9935


CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF

TECHNOLOGY FREE STATE

Tel no: (057) 910 3500/1 / 082 477 5727


[email protected]

CHANDLER MANUFACTURING

Tel no: 011 781 0303 / 082 606 0493


CHATEAU D’OR CC

Tel no: (011) 728 3741/3723 / 083 326 3255


Website: www.chateaudorjewellers.com

CHRIS WINSPEAR DESIGNS

Tel no: (011) 262 3603 / 082 864 8589


Website: www.chriswinspear.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/

ChrisWinspearDesignJewellersSA

COLLEGE OF CAPE TOWN

Tel no: (021) 464 3821 / 083 601 8787


Website: www.cct.edu.za

CREATIVE DESIGN MANUFACTURERS

Tel no: (031) 563 3987 / 083 225 8612


DABERON MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD

Tel no: (011) 334 8841 / 083 600 0218


DALEEN BRUWER JEWELLERY

DESIGN AND GOLDSMITH

Tel no: (023) 342 7808 / 082 433 2437


DANIEL JACOBS JEWELLERY DESIGN CC

Tel no: (021) 880 1026 / 082 772 3852


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DAVID BOLDING GOLDSMITH

Tel no: (021) 418 1049/1612 / 083 255 3484

E-mail: [email protected] ;

[email protected]

DEAN VERMEULEN

Tel no: (011) 782 4332 / 083 791 1641


DEGLON FINE JEWELLERY

Tel no: (021) 851 3182 / 083 456 2517


DIDIDESIGN

Tel no: (011) 784 0369 / 076 832 7704


Website: www.dididesign.co.za

DURBAN UNIVERSITY

OF TECHNOLOGY

Tel no: (031) 373 6673/6 / 083 321 7797


[email protected]

EDELSMEDERY KLEISEN

Tel no: (012) 332 2246 / 083 787 6120


E-DESIGN

Tel no: 082 445 8295


EKURHULENI JEWELLERY PROJECT

Tel no: (011) 825 5822 / 084 095 2496


[email protected];

ELEMENTAL STUDIO

Tel no: 084 507 7777


Website: www. elementalstudio.co.za

ERICA DU PLESSIS

Tel no: (021) 851 8120 / 072 596 9014


ETERNITY ENTERPRISE

Tel no: (018) 297 5364 / 082 525 9729


EVERTRADE 142 (PTY) LTD T/A

D’OURO JEWELLERS

Tel no: (011) 616 7470 / (011) 615 3402


[email protected]

Website: www.dourojewellers.co.za

Facebook: Tania Veloso

FERROS JEWELLERS

Tel no: (041) 363 1881 / 082 957 2279


FIESCHI MORGANE

Tel no: 021 461 3294 / 081 757 4070


[email protected]

FINEGOLD LABORATORY SERVICES

Tel no: (021) 511 6237 / 082 558 7070


Website: www.finegold.co.za

FOREVER JEWELLERY MANUFACTURERS

Tel no: (031) 564 9006 / 082 703 3401


FRANKIES AND KYM JEWELLERS

Tel no: (021) 790 9549 / 082 469 1606


FRANKLI WILD

Tel no: (011) 483 2620 / 083 654 1730


Website: www.frankliwild.com

GATTOO JEWELLERY DESIGN STUDIO

Tel no: (011) 852 2046 / 082 552 4284

GLOBAL JEWELLERY ACADEMY

Tel no: 082 553 1625


GOLD FASHION JEWELLERS

Tel no: (021) 939 8819 / 083 626 1122


[email protected]

GOLDMASTER JEWELLERY

Tel no: (021) 423 5812 / 072 022 4515


GOODWINS GOLDSMITHS

Tel no: (041) 585 5957 / 082 568 1755


GOUDSMID TEHILA VAN ENGELENHOVEN

Tel no: 082 674 4410


[email protected]

GUAVA GALLERY

Tel no: 082 492 3048 / 09268 416 1032


HARRIS JEWELLERS

Tel no: (021) 555 1437 / 083 964 8986


HAVILAH GOLD CREATIONS

Tel no: (041) 581 1942 / 082 374 3636


[email protected]

HESTI PRINSLOO T/A FETTER-AND-THREE

Tel no: (012) 548 6556 / 082 855 9088


ICKINGER JEWELLERS

Tel no: (015) 307 4448


IMFUNDISO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Tel no: (012) 734 0245 / 082 701 9961


IMPILO COLLECTION

Tel no: (011) 642 3086 / 084 217 9181


INFACET

Tel no: (021) 674 1220 / 083 410 7700


[email protected]

INGE SCHOLTZ JEWELLERY DESIGNER

AND MANUFACTURER

Tel no: 073 271 3789


ISABELLA JEWELLERS AND REFINERS

Tel no: (011) 334 5919


ISIS DESIGNER GOLDSMITH

Tel no: 084 609 6499


J HIND JEWELLERS

Tel no: (031) 306 1330


Website: www.jhindjewellers.com

JAGGATH JEWELLERS

Tel no: (031) 307 7790


JANINE BINNEMAN JEWELLERY DESIGNS

Tel no: (021) 715 6178 / 082 468 3201


JETHRO JEWELLERS

Tel no: 072 128 4828


JEWEL CRAFT

Tel no: (051) 444 3449 / 084 547 0071


JEWELCOR CC

Tel no: (011) 896 4584 / 083 415 2266


JEWELLERY CONNECTION

Tel no: (011) 728 6800 / 082 658 8887

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Website: www.thejeweller.co.za

JEWELLERY CONSULTANCY

Tel no: 083 581 1513

Email: md.jewelleryconsultancy@gmail.

com; [email protected]

Website: www.jewelleryconsultancy.co.za

Facebook: Jewellery Consultancy

JEWELRY STUDIO

Tel no: (013) 752 5325/ 084 603 0198


JOHN STEDMAN T/A ELEMENTAL DESIGN

Tel no: (031) 572 2902 / 083 779 1959


JOHREN MANUFACTURING T/A

THE JEWELLERY SHOP

Tel no: (046) 624 3748 / 082 787 1139


JOY JEWELLERY

MANUFACTURE & DESIGN

Tel no: (012) 662 2861 / 082 904 8158


JPPE LAPIDARY

Tel no: (021) 424 7764 / 083 390 3927


K2 DESIGN STUDIO

Tel no: (031) 940 1274 / 079 042 9756


[email protected]

KAI SCHMIDT MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: (011) 484 7777/80 / 072 601 8544


[email protected]

KARLSEN JEWELLERY CO

Tel no: (033) 386 7872 / 082 451 9429


KAYRO JEWELLERS

Tel no: (041) 585 4842 / 083 657 5018


KEITH WHITE DESIGN (PTY) LTD

Tel no: (011) 334 2212 / 083 290 1598


LADY PECULIAR

Tel no: (021) 886 8868 / 082 412 7707


LALI SILVER JEWELLERY

Tel no: (011) 646 8358 / 082 688 7427


L’AUTRICHE FINE JEWELLERY

Tel no: (011) 883 4021 / 084 318 8284


LEGA D’ORO CC

Tel no: (011) 450 3233


[email protected]

LIA ABRAHAMSE JEWELLERY

Tel no: (011) 432 3309 / 083 604 0702


LILLY FRIEDLAENDER CC

Tel no: (021) 887 1655 / 073 483 9812


LORIEN MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: (011) 967 1700 / 082 422 0966


LOU JEWELLERS

Tel no: (048) 881 2637 / 082 875 5761


LUEVEN METALS (PTY) LTD

Tel no: (021) 480 9860 / 082 563 7906


[email protected]

MG IVORY

Tel no: (011) 788 1018 / 083 263 6429


MAGMA METAL RECOVERIES

Tel no: (031) 702 4422 / 082 930 2134


MAGNAVOLT TRADING 215CC T/A

METAL IMAGE

Tel no: (021) 447 6600 / 082 705 6436


[email protected]

MARINE GOLD CC

Tel no: (021) 424 0077 / 082 496 4491


MARINUS DES TOMBE

Tel no: (011) 469 0063 / 084 234 4433


MARION’S JEWELLERY STUDIO

Tel no: (041) 368 4582/3 / 071 683 1333


MARIUS NEL JEWELLERS

Tel no: (011) 791 4627 / 083 959 5268


Website: http://mariusnel.blogspot.com

MARK WHITEHORN GOLDSMITH

Tel no: (011) 325 5145 / 083 271 6065


MARTIN MILLS GOLDFIELDS

Tel no: 072 716 7632


MD INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED

HANDCRAFTED JEWELLERY

Tel no: (011) 465 6446 / 082 337 4423


Website: www.michaelsdesigns.co.za

METAL CONCENTRATORS SA (PTY) LTD

Tel no main: 0861 638 257

Tel no Cape Town: (021) 510 0770

Tel no Pretoria: (012) 000 4440


Website: www.metcon.co.za

MICHAEL J SOLOMON


Tel no: (011) 792 5292


MIRKO JEWELLERY

Tel no: (021) 886 8296 / 082 494 6636


MIZANE JEWELLERY

Tel no: (011) 485 3784 / 083 419 5819


NOVUS DESIGN STUDIO

Tel no: (012) 332 5850 / 083 450 7486


NWJ JEWELLERY

Tel no: (031) 570 5000


Website: www.nwj.co.za

Tel: Theresa Ditsie 011 709 4367 Nirdesh Singh 011 709 4335

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Website: www.mintek.co.za

Mintek is a South African

national mineral research

organisation specialising in

mineral processing, extractive

metallurgy and related areas.

BORN IN AFRICA

ORO AFRICA

Tel no Cape Town: (021) 480 0960

Tel no Johannesburg: (011) 645 9260


[email protected]

Website: www.oroafrica.com

OSMONDS

Tel no: (021) 559 8277 / 082 779 9922


PADDY’S JEWELLERS

Tel no: (031) 765 2283 / 083 725 3973


PEARL AND DIAMONDS STUDIO

Tel no: 011 678 0595/6 / 083 458 7909


PETER STANLEY ASSAYS (PTY) LTD

Tel no: (011) 616 7210 / 082 492 2754


PHILIP ZETLER JEWELLERS

Tel no: (021) 423 2771 / 083 216 2623


PHOENIX MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: (012) 549 4966 / 082 492 5842


PIERO G MANUFACTURING

T/A PICO JEWELLERS

Tel no: (011) 483 3442


Website: www.picojewellery com

PIYUVE JEWELLERS CC

Tel no: (031) 301 3963 / 083 777 6659


PNEUMA JEWELLERS CC

Tel no: (011) 702 1462/1891 / 073 166 4375


Website: www.pneumajewellers.co.za

POLART JEWELLERY STUDIO

Tel no: (021) 422 3848 / 082 856 1582


[email protected]

POPULAR DIAMOND &

JEWELLERY MANUFACTURER

Tel no: (011) 484 7044 / 082 459 5564


PRECISION SETTERS

Tel no: (011) 484 7803/4 / 083 325 4291


PRETTY FOUND THINGS

Tel no: 083 651 9042

ROHAN CHERRY DESIGNS

Tel no: 082 974 4566


ROMANCING THE STONE

Tel no: (012) 662 0618


Website: www.romancingthestone.co.za

RONALD’S JEWELLERY DESIGN

Tel no: (031) 701 5154 / 083 262 7401


ROUX DU PREEZ DESIGNS

Tel no: 084 207 3876


RUTH PROWSE SCHOOL OF ART

Tel no: (021) 447 2492 / 082 538 8816


SATHKAAR JEWELLERS CC

Tel no: (031) 306 4921


SCANT DESIGN

Tel no: 072 339 1885


SCARAB JEWELLERY

Tel no: (021) 683 4646 / 083 415 2607


SCHWARTZ JEWELLERS

Tel no: (011) 883 5015 / 082 389 7019


SEDA PLATINUM INCUBATOR

Tel no: (014) 597 0736 / 082 835 9786


SERAFINI DESIGN WORKSHOP

Tel no: (021) 780 1617 / 083 270 7316


SERAGLIO JEWELLERS

Tel no: (011) 783 8301


SHADOW JEWELLERS

Tel no: 082 689 8297


SIBAHLE JEWELLERY (PTY) LTD

Tel no: (011) 049 3933 / 079 213 5061


SILK ROUTE GOLD (PTY) LTD

Tel no: (011) 450 3192 / 083 268 8927



[email protected]

PRINS & PRINS DIAMONDS

Tel no: (021) 422 1090 / 083 396 8120


[email protected]

PS GEMS & MINERALS T/A

FACETS GEMS

Tel no: (013) 755 4994 / 082 903 1080


QUALITY MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: 021 461 6623 / 072 277 2209


QUICKSET JEWELLERS

Tel no: (031) 468 9236 / 082 787 6451


[email protected]

RALPH WALTON DESIGN

Tel no: (028) 313 1784


RAND REFINERY LIMITED

Tel no: (011) 418 9011


RARE EARTH CREATIONS

Tel no: (011) 326 1727


[email protected];

[email protected]

Richline South Africa aims

to be innovative, have cutting-

edge technology, deliver

world-class service and

embrace the education and

growth of its most important

asset – its employees.

Tel: 011 418 1600Fax: 011 825 4043Cell: 076 414 7357

Email: [email protected]: www.richlinegroup.com

RITCO MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: (041) 374 2101 / 082 774 8945


Website: www.ritco.co.za

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BORN IN AFRICA

BORN IN AFRICA

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BORN IN AFRICA


Website: www.vawdagoldgem.co.za

VIJAY SHAH JEWELLERS

Tel no: (031) 564 2948 / 082 789 6062


Website: www.vijayshah.co.za

VJS JEWELLERS

Tel no: (051) 813 8651


VUKANI UBUNTU COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Tel no: (012) 342 1385/8099 / 082 772 4623


WAINWRIGHT JEWELLERS

Tel no: (021) 554 1169 / 074 369 4294


Website: http://wainwrightjewel.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/

Wainwright-Jewellers-754113248010226

WHITE DIAMOND JEWELLERS

Tel no: (035) 789 5550 / 083 288 9333

E-mail: whitediamondjewellers@

telkomsa.net

WOOSH DESIGNS JEWELLERY STUDIO

Tel no: (011) 318 1340 / 082 952 9511


WORLD OF DIAMONDS

Tel no: (011) 964 8119 / 083 326 5746



Website: www.thehouseofhector.co.za

THE JEWEL BOX


Tel no: (011) 609 8405


TIP TOP JEWELLERS

Tel no: (044) 873 3048


TRILOGY JEWELLERS

Tel no: (012) 669 3265 / 082 371 2481


Website: www.trilogyjewellers.co.za

TRIMALCHIO

Tel no: (012) 346 6874 / 082 922 2373

TRISLO (PTY) LTD

Tel no: 012 259 0100 / 072 341 2302


TSHWANE UNIVERSITY

OF TECHNOLOGY

Tel no: (012) 382 6006/7 / 083 457 1585


UMJINDI JEWELLERY

Tel no: (013) 712 5807 / 083 464 5464


Website: www.umjindijewellery.co.za

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Tel no: (011) 559 1129 / 084 504 3127


UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH

Tel no: (021) 808 3052 / 082 325 8511


Website: www.sun.ac.za/visualarts

URBANATIVE FINE JEWELS

Tel no: (021) 761 0156 / 082 770 9788


Website: www.heidiliebenberg.co.za

VALLABHJEE’S JEWELLERY SHOP

Tel no: (032) 944 1657 / 084 556 8476


VAN DER BANK JEWELLERS

Tel no: (012) 663 4304 / 082 824 6866


[email protected]

Website: www.vdbj.co.za

VAWDA GOLD GEM JEWELLERS

Tel no: (031) 208 9142/3

SILPLAT (PTY) LTD

Tel no: (021) 461 5344


[email protected]

SILVER MYST

Tel no: (021) 797 3246 / 072 433 2324


[email protected]

SIMON EFUNE

MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS CC

Tel no: (011) 334 4529 / 082 377 7757


[email protected]

SIRKEL JEWELLERY

Tel no: (011) 726 2365 / 082 643 1381


SL HERMAN


Tel no: (012) 460 6771 / 082 407 7729


[email protected]

SOFFIA FINE JEWELLERY

Tel no: (031) 303 2370 / 082 652 9768


[email protected]

Website: www.soffia.co.za

STUDIO 39 JEWELLERY DESIGN

Tel no: (031) 764 3000 / 082 885 2992


Website: www.studio39.co.za

STUDIO C MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: (011) 642 7826 / 082 903 4551


STUDIO D’ORIGINALE

Tel no: (042) 293 1818 / 083 700 9333

SUSAN ROOS JUWELE

Tel no: (028) 754 2949 / 083 236 7754


TARQUIN PRECIOUS METALSMITHS

Tel no: (031) 765 8946 / 084 208 5567


Website: www.tarquin.co.za

THE HOUSE OF EGOLI INTERNATIONAL

Tel no: (011) 462 1087 / 082 540 3430


Website: www.houseofegoli.com

THE HOUSE OF HECTOR

Tel no: (021) 782 5434 / 076 167 8453

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time of going to print. While every effort has

been made to ensure the accuracy of contents,

neither the JMASA nor the publishers can be

held responsible for any omissions or errors,

or any misfortune, injury, consequences or

damages which may arise therefrom.

Tel: +27 11 418-1600 • Fax: +27 11 825-4043 • Cell: +27 76 414-7357 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.richlinesa.co.za

Richline South Africa aims to be innovative, have cutting edge technology, deliver world-class service and embrace the education and growth of its most important asset – its employees.