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Journalist wins diamond in draw at Botswana conference dinner

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Journalist wins diamond in draw at Botswana conference dinner

Journalist Joy Chikura won a diamond in a draw held at the dinner for Botswana’s National Business Conference. The evening was sponsored by Debswana and formed part of celebrations for the 60th anniversary of independence, The Voice Botswana reports.

Joy Chikura, a correspondent for Botswana radio station Duma FM, won a diamond in a draw organised by Debswana at the National Business Conference dinner, The Voice reports. The journalist received the stone on Monday evening at an event marking the 60th anniversary of Botswana’s independence.

Chikura, who has covered numerous events organised by Debswana, told the newspaper that she had never seen a diamond before that evening. She dedicated her prize to journalists who devote their time to informing the public.

The winner, a former journalist at The Voice newspaper, did not disclose the stone’s value. Debswana managing director Andrew Maatla Motsumi was among those attending the dinner.

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