Botswana’s Boko wants to reserve the word “diamond” label for natural stones

Botswana President Duma Boko is calling for the word “diamond” to be reserved exclusively for natural stones, arguing that lab-grown alternatives must carry a separate name to protect the regional economy. Speaking on the economic threat posed by synthetic competition, President Boko likened his proposal to France’s protection of the name “Champagne,” which is restricted solely to sparkling wine produced in that specific region. He emphasised that natural diamonds remain the cornerstone of Botswana’s development, funding public infrastructure, schools, and hospitals nationwide. Boko has already engaged regional allies, including Angolan President João Lourenço, to push for unified naming and marketing regulations across diamond-producing nations in Southern Africa. 

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