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De Beers Group has announced winners of the 2024 Shining Light Awards, a jewellery design competition dedicated to empowering the next generation of designers from the countries where De Beers recovers diamonds: Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa.

This year’s design theme, “Luxury Redefined”, invited entrants to present innovative, authentic and inclusive visions of luxury, while celebrating diversity.
Moses Madondo, CEO of De Beers Group Managed Operations, said: “Through the Shining Light Awards, we provide a platform that not only nurtures and develops emerging designers, but also highlights the value of skills transfer, entrepreneurship, and creativity along the diamond value chain.”

The 2024 Shining Light Award prizes are designed to advance each winner’s career by further developing their skills and equipping them with essential tools for success. The prizes include business support, a structured skills development programme, and tuition assistance, all aimed at empowering winners to build sustainable careers in the jewellery industry and contribute lasting value to their communities.

First place winners include:

• Legakwana Leo Makgekgenene (Botswana)
• Alisha Ansems (Canada)
• Juliana Fransisko (Namibia)
• Otlotleng Moshupa (South Africa)