The Luanda Accord expands as Namibia joins the NDC at the African Mining Indaba 2026

The Luanda Accord held its second high-level meeting at the African Mining Indaba 2026, marking an expansion of collective action in support of global generic marketing for natural diamonds, led by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). The Accord brings together diamond-producing governments and industry stakeholders committed to sustained investment in protecting and promoting the natural diamond category. Its inaugural meeting took place in June 2025, with participation from producing countries and leaders across the global natural diamond value chain.

At today’s meeting, the Government of the Republic of Namibia formally became a signatory to the Luanda Accord, joining Angola, Botswana and the Democratic Republic of Congo. By signing, Namibia commits to supporting the natural diamond industry by contributing to global category marketing, aligned with the principles of the Luanda Accord. The announcement follows Namibia’s expression of strong support in principle at the first Luanda Accord meeting and the subsequent completion of all required governmental authorisations.

With a diamond industry dating back to 1908, Namibia is today the fifth-largest diamond producer by value and home to a significant diamond-cutting and polishing industry. For decades, diamonds have been a cornerstone of Namibia’s economic development. By joining the Luanda Accord, Namibia is affirming that producing countries have both a stake and a responsibility in telling the true story of natural diamonds.