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ZCDC diamond guards accused of cold blooded murder of citizens
Security guards working for the government-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) have killed “scores of citizens in cold blood,” according to a coalition of Zimbabwean civil society organizations.They also accuse the ZCDC of torturing artisanal diamond miners in the Marange diamond fields, as a punishment for alleged illegal mining.
Eight groups, including the National Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Artisanal Miners Association and Zimbabwe Diamond Workers Union call on ZCDC to publicly acknowledge their culpability in Mutindindi’s death.
They make a series of additional demands, that includes sending all ZCDC security personnel for human rights training, and conducting a voluntary human rights audit to understand the extent and nature of ZCDC human rights violations.The ZCDC started operations in February 2016 as part of a government initiative aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the diamond sector.
In 2023 the US sanctioned Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa for human rights abuses, corruption and smuggling gold and diamonds.Mnangagwa, 81, who has held office since 2017, insists the claims against him are “defamatory” and “malicious”.
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Motorsport Meets High Jewellery: Hannah St John Turns Heads with ‘La Velocita’ Diamond Necklace at F1 Event
A 25-carat, 1,800-diamond Masterpiece Inspired by Formula 1 circuits Takes Centre Stage at the Glamour on the Grid ahead of the Australian Grand Prix
At the glamorous lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix, Hannah St John, partner of Liam Lawson, made a striking statement at the Glamour on the Grid event with a one-of-a-kind diamond necklace that seamlessly blended motorsport and haute jewellery.
Titled “La Velocit” (The Speed), the necklace was crafted by Australian atelier Martin Rogers Jewellery. The extraordinary piece features approximately 1,800 diamonds totalling 25 carats, intricately arranged to trace the outlines of iconic Formula 1 circuits from the global racing calendar.
A true testament to craftsmanship, the necklace required an estimated 250–300 hours of meticulous handwork, including weeks dedicated solely to precision diamond setting. Valued at around AUD $500,000 (approximately $350,000 USD), the piece stands as a bold fusion of speed, design, and luxury artistry.
Blurring the lines between engineering inspiration and fine jewellery, “La Velocità” captured attention across the paddock, proving that Formula 1’s influence extends far beyond the track.
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