Because I am an African I reserve the right to say that Africa does not exist simply to make people in this country the UK, or anywhere else in the developed world, feel good about themselves. — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
Businesses need certainty, to see clearly the rules of engagement for investing in South Africa. — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
Diamonds are intrinsically worthless, except for the deep psychological need they fill. — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
The army taught me to sign my name very quickly, and that's stood me in good stead the rest of my life. — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
I am an African. I live there and my children live there, and as far as I understand, they intend to go on living… — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
Diamonds are a key component in the campaign to make poverty history. — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
I don't think Africa gets as much credit as it should have on the world stage. People tend to think of us as coming… — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
America is a country of entrepreneurship and great business leaders. — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
I'm a great believer that, if you know how to operate in Africa, there are unbelievable opportunities. — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
The Kimberley Process is not a perfect construct, and it is necessary now to re-double efforts to address its remaining shortcomings and strengthen its… — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
I was never a skilled artist or anything like that - never a rebel. — Nicky Oppenheimer Copy Share Image
