David van der Linden

Also known as: David Strauss van der Linden

Farm owner charged with cannabis dealing in connection with N$55.1 million plantation discovery at Eendrag farm in Okahandja district.

2026-02-252026-10-23

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October 2026
22 OctThe Namibian
David van der Linden is charged with dealing in cannabis, possession of cannabis, and money laundering
Source
“The three men are charged with counts of dealing in cannabis, alternatively possession of cannabis, and money laundering in connection with the discovery of a dagga plantation at farm Eendrag in the Hochfeld area north-east of Okahandja near the end of May last year.”
Dagga plantation accused face High Court trial
July 2026
22 JulThe Namibian
David van der Linden was charged with dealing in or possessing cannabis valued at N$52.2 million and disguising unlawful property origin
Source
“Schultz (28) and a co-accused, farm owner David van der Linden (43), were charged with dealing in or possessing cannabis valued at about N$52.2 million and disguising the unlawful origin of property after the police discovered a dagga plantation at farm Eendrag, situated in the Hochfeld area north-east of Okahandja, near the end of last May.”
N$52m cannabis farm accused loses bail appeal
June 2026
24 JunThe Namibian
David van der Linden was granted bail of N$260 000
Source
“Van der Linden was granted bail in an amount of N$260 000 in the Okahandja Magistrate's Court three weeks ago.”
Okahandja cannabis plantation manager bail appeal decision delayed
18 JunInformanté
David Strauss van der Linden was linked to case involving over 700 cattle valued at N$7 million that disappeared from Linden Beef feedlot
Source
“Schultz was arrested in conjunction with three other suspects, including the farm owner David Strauss van der Linden, who was also linked to a case involving over 700 cattle valued at N$7 million, which disappeared from Linden Beef feedlot.”
I was just a mechanic, says Schultz in bail appeal involving N$52 million cannabis plantation
May 2026
22 MayWindhoek Observer
David van der Linden was arrested in connection with a N$52 million cannabis plantation on Farm Eendrag
Source
“Van der Linden made headlines in 2025 after being arrested in connection with a N$52 million cannabis plantation on Farm Eendrag between Hochfeld and Osire in the Khomas region.”
Meatco cranks Liebenberg lawsuit up to N$7.5m …claims Liebenberg ran a cash cow scheme at Meatco
19 MayWindhoek Observer
David van der Linden was arrested and incarcerated in relation to debt matter
Source
“The bank said it later learnt that Van der Linden had been arrested and incarcerated, raising concerns that the farm had been left unattended.”
Linden Beef collapses under N$28m debt …as it fails to oppose Bank Windhoek’s liquidation application
6 MayThe Namibian
Farm manager David van der Linden was arrested after cannabis plantation discovery
Source
“Farm manager David van der Linden, as well as employee Johannes Kamati were arrested.”
‘Dagga’ farm auctioned for N$44.5m
March 2026
10 MarThe Namibian
David van der Linden was arrested in connection with a N$52 million cannabis plantation on Farm Eendrag
Source
“Van der Linden made headlines in 2025 after being arrested in connection with a N$52 million cannabis plantation on Farm Eendrag between Hochfeld and Osire in the Khomas region.”
Former Meatco chief executive charged over missing cattle
February 2026
27 FebThe Namibian
David van der Linden was arrested on charges relating to dealing in and possession of cannabis
Source
“Van der Linden was arrested last year on charges relating to dealing in and possession of cannabis valued at an estimated N$52 million.”
Meatco demands halt to ‘illegal’ sale of 900 cattle
25 FebThe Namibian
David van der Linden was contracted to feed and care for 400 head of cattle before slaughtering and processing
Source
“The farmer, who is currently facing a drug dealing case, was contracted to feed and care for the animals before slaughtering and processing.”
Meatco confirms 900 cattle missing as N$2.5 million remains unaccounted for in leaked report

Society

Three men charged with cannabis dealing face High Court trial

The News

Three men — David van der Linden, Armand Schultz, and Johannes Kamati — made a first pretrial appearance in the Windhoek High Court on charges of dealing in cannabis, possession of cannabis, and money laundering in connection with the discovery of a cannabis plantation at farm Eendrag in the Okahandja district. The case involves about 2.38 tonnes of cannabis valued at approximately N$55.1 million and was postponed to 17 February for a second pretrial hearing.

14 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

Three men charged with cannabis dealing face High Court trial
Three men — David van der Linden, Armand Schultz, and Johannes Kamati — made a first pretrial appearance in the Windhoek High Court on charges of dealing in cannabis, possession of cannabis, and money laundering in connection with the discovery of a cannabis plantation at farm Eendrag in the Okahandja district. The case involves about 2.38 tonnes of cannabis valued at approximately N$55.1 million and was postponed to 17 February for a second pretrial hearing.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 July

South African man loses bail appeal in cannabis farm case
A South African citizen's bail appeal was refused in the Windhoek High Court after a cannabis plantation valued at N$52 million was discovered at a farm in the Okahandja district. Judge Claudia Claasen found that the magistrate's earlier decision to deny bail was not wrong.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 24 June

Okahandja cannabis plantation manager bail appeal ruling delayed to July
A High Court bail appeal decision for South African citizen Armand Schultz, arrested in connection with a cannabis plantation discovery at a farm near Okahandja in May last year, has been postponed to 21 July. Schultz and co-accused farm owner David van der Linden face charges related to cannabis valued at about N$52.2 million.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 18 June

South African mechanic appeals bail denial in cannabis plantation case
Armand Carel Schultz, a 27-year-old South African arrested after a N$52 million cannabis plantation was discovered in Khomas Hochveld, denies being a farm manager and claims he was merely a mechanic with no knowledge of the operation. His lawyer argues in a High Court bail appeal that the State's case relies heavily on untested allegations from 14 farm workers who did not testify, rather than direct or forensic evidence.
18 June 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 22 May

Meatco sues ex-executive Liebenberg for N$7.5m over alleged fraud
Meatco is increasing its civil claim against former executive Patrick Liebenberg from N$6.1 million to more than N$7.5 million, accusing him of fraud, theft and misappropriation of company funds through livestock procurement transactions between 2024 and 2025.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 19 May

High Court places Linden Beef under final liquidation order
The High Court has placed Linden Beef Close Corporation under final liquidation after the company failed to appear at a winding-up hearing. The company owes Bank Windhoek approximately N$28.4 million in debts from loan and credit facility agreements entered into between 2022 and 2024.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 6 May

Cannabis-linked farm auctioned for N$44.5 million
Farm Eendrag, discovered to host a N$52-million cannabis plantation last May, has been auctioned for N$44.5 million in a 10-day bidding process. The farm, which was also linked to the disappearance of N$7 million in cattle owned by the Meat Corporation of Namibia, is under liquidation with its final bid subject to liquidator approval within 72 hours.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

Former Meatco executive charged over N$5.5 million misappropriation
Former Meat Corporation of Namibia acting chief executive Patrick Liebenberg faces 26 disciplinary charges, including allegations of misappropriating over N$5.5 million and fraud linked to 900 missing cattle. The charges include forging agreements, falsifying livestock records, and instructing staff to move cattle during an audit to mislead auditors, with Meatco also filing a High Court case against him.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 February

Meatco demands halt to attachment of 900 cattle during liquidation
Meatco has instructed a company owned by David van der Linden to immediately cease the sale of 900 cattle that Meatco claims were wrongfully attached during the liquidation of Linden Beef CC. Meatco's lawyer warns that failure to comply will result in an urgent High Court application, citing ear tag numbers and records in the livestock identification system as proof of ownership.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

Meatco reports 900 cattle missing, N$2.5 million unaccounted for
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has confirmed that 900 head of cattle are missing from the company and that N$2.5 million in cash reconciliations cannot be accounted for by its livestock procurement department. Board chairperson Stephanie de Klerk said preliminary findings implicate former acting chief executive Patrick Liebenberg and some staff members, with a criminal case lodged against Liebenberg for theft of livestock and defeating the course of justice.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →