Botswana and De Beers Group announces IGDP
The inaugurated cohort of graduates selected for the IGDP The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group announce the inaugural cohort of graduates selected for the International Graduate Development Programme (IGDP), which has formally commenced. This milestone marks the start of one of several pioneering initiatives under the landmark Sales Agreement signed in February 2025. The IGDP offers high-achieving Batswana graduates a two-year international placement across De Beers Group’s global operations. Participants will gain world-class skills, global exposure and leadership development, positioning them to contribute meaningfully to Botswana’s future workforce and international presence. Following a rigorous selection process to identify the successful candidates from a large group of high caliber applicants, the graduates selected as part of the first cohort reflect the breadth of Botswana’s emerging talent, spanning discipl...