The board of Botswana Diamonds announced that Andre Fourie is stepping down as a director although he will continue to consult to the company. An additional director will be appointed in the near future. The board also announced the appointment of Kabelo Mohohlo to the board of Kukama Mining and Exploration and Atlas Minerals, the wholly owned Botswana subsidiaries of Botswana Diamonds. Mr. Mohohlo is currently managing director of African Alliance Botswana Securities. Mr. Mohohlo will oversea the growing presence of Botswana Diamonds in Botswana.