Johannes Kalipi

2023-07-252026-08-21

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August 2026
18 AugThe Namibian
Deputy prosecutor general Johannes Kalipi argued that the magistrate could not be faulted for denying bail to Angula
Source
“On behalf of the state, deputy prosecutor general Johannes Kalipi argued that the magistrate could not be faulted for having denied bail to Angula.”
‘Very weak’ case against Namdia robbery accused, lawyer claims
17 AugInformanté
Johannes Kalipi said that diamonds found at Angula's residence resemble those stolen from Namdia on 18 January 2025
Source
“Representing the state in the bail appeal, legal counsel Johannes Kalipi said that the unpolished diamonds found at Angula's residence resemble those parcels that had been stolen from Namdia's premises on 18 January 2025.”
Angula to hear fate of bail appeal on 18 September
10 AugThe Namibian
Deputy prosecutor general Johannes Kalipi represented the state
Source
“Deputy prosecutor general Johannes Kalipi represented the state.”
Duo cleared of N$1m seal genital export
July 2026
23 JulThe Namibian
Deputy prosecutor general Johannes Kalipi represented the state during pretrial hearing
Source
“Deputy prosecutor general Johannes Kalipi represented the state during the pretrial hearing yesterday.”
Two to admit guilt in Windhoek transgender murder
July 2023
25 JulThe Namibian
State advocate Johannes Kalipi argued that magistrate was not wrong to refuse bail application
Source
“State advocate Johannes Kalipi argued that the magistrate was not wrong to refuse Amushelelo's application for bail.”
Amushelelo to wait for bail appeal decision

Society

Defence lawyer claims weak case against Namdia robbery accused

The News

A lawyer for Joel Angula, a former Namdia protection officer facing charges in connection with a fatal armed robbery at Namdia's Windhoek head office in January last year, argued in the High Court that the case against him is "very weak" during a bail appeal hearing. Angula and two co-accused are facing 10 charges including murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and theft of diamonds.

18 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 18 August

Defence lawyer claims weak case against Namdia robbery accused
A lawyer for Joel Angula, a former Namdia protection officer facing charges in connection with a fatal armed robbery at Namdia's Windhoek head office in January last year, argued in the High Court that the case against him is "very weak" during a bail appeal hearing. Angula and two co-accused are facing 10 charges including murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and theft of diamonds.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 17 August

Former Namdia officer to learn bail appeal outcome September 18
Joel Angula, a former protection officer at Namib Desert Diamonds, will hear the fate of his High Court bail appeal on 18 September. Angula was arrested in connection with a January 2025 robbery in which 512 parcels of unpolished diamonds valued at N$335 650 038.05 were stolen from Namdia; rough diamonds valued at N$4 783 476.15 were found at his residence.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 10 August

Two men acquitted in seal genital export case
Two Chinese citizens were found not guilty in the Windhoek Regional Court of charges related to 571 seal bull genitals found in their possession at Hosea Kutako International Airport in January last year. The magistrate determined the seal genitals were legally bought and had not been exported, as the accused's luggage was not booked onto a flight before they were arrested.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 July

Two men plead guilty to murdering transgender woman Windhoek
Two young men accused of brutally murdering a transgender person in Windhoek intend to plead guilty to murder and related charges, though they will deny counts of rape. The victim, Christof Frederik, was stabbed 61 times in May 2024.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

Former Namdia guard denied bail in N$335m diamond heist case
Magistrate Helvi Shikalepo refused bail for Joel Angula, a former Namdia security officer arrested in connection with a January 2024 armed robbery at the company's Windhoek headquarters in which diamonds valued at N$335.6 million were stolen and a security officer was killed. Shikalepo ruled that although the state has a prima facie case against Angula, his continued detention is in the interest of justice pending trial.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Diamond heist suspect denied bail by Windhoek magistrate
Former Namib Desert Diamonds security officer Joel Angula was denied bail in connection with a N$315-million diamond heist at Namdia's premises last year. Magistrate Atutala Shikalepo ruled that the interest of justice dictates his continued detention pending trial, finding a prima facie case against him despite his assertions that he poses no flight risk and the State's case is weak.
24 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 7 February

Namdia robbery accused awaits bail ruling in February
Joel Angula, a former Namdia security officer charged with murder and robbery in connection with a January 2024 heist at the Namdia head office in Windhoek in which a security officer was killed, will learn on 23 February whether he will be released on bail. The state opposes bail, arguing he may abscond or interfere with witnesses, while his defence counsel argues the state's case is weak.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 28 January

Joel Angula bail hearing continues on Friday
Final submissions in the bail application of Joel Angula, accused of murder, robbery, and theft of diamonds at Namdia, will be heard on Friday after the State's case closed on the previous hearing. Angula denies all charges and claims he was tied up during the robbery incident, while a police witness testified that Angula was absent for three hours after the crime.
28 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 20 January

Court hears Endjala's pistol killed Namdia guard in diamond heist
Police ballistics evidence presented in Windhoek court shows that a 9mm pistol registered to Max Endjala, one of the alleged robbers who later shot himself, was used to kill Namdia security officer Francis Eiseb during an armed robbery at the company's Windhoek premises in January 2024. Former police officer Joel Angula and Sam Shololo are charged with murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and other counts related to the heist in which diamonds valued at about N$335.6 million were stolen.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →