[2] The town was formed around the Jwaneng diamond mine, considered the richest in the world in terms of its content of gem-quality diamonds.

At its inception it was a 'closed town', meaning that in order to live there permission was needed from the owners of the mine, Debswana.

It was identified as the second richest village in Botswana, with a poverty rate of less than 3%.

[3] The town and the mine are served by the Jwaneng Airport.

are the reigning champions of the Botswana Premier League.