Are diamonds really forever?

t’s a question that haunts the heart of Botswana’s economy and shapes the soul of this conversation.

In the Season 8 premiere of Conversations with Gofaone, I sit down with @naseem_lahri , Managing Director of @lucaradiamond Botswana, the first Motswana woman to lead one of the world’s most significant diamond mines.

Under her leadership, Lucara unearthed the 1,758ct Sewelô and, most recently, a (now) 2,488ct diamond named Motswedi, one of the largest ever discovered. But this is not just a story of carats and commerce. It’s a story of conviction.

Naseem speaks with rare honesty about the highs and hardships of her leadership journey, her deep-rooted belief in the potential of natural diamonds, and the urgency of adapting our story, not just for the market, but for the people.

This episode is not just about what lies beneath the ground, but what we build above it.