Also known as: deceased Endjala
Alleged Namdia diamond heist robber whose 9mm pistol killed security officer Francis Eiseb in January 2024, later shot himself.
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The Namibian
Max Endjala died at the scene allegedly due to a self-inflicted gunshot injury
“One of the alleged robbers, Max Endjala (43), also died at the scene, allegedly due to a self-inflicted gunshot injury.”
Former Namdia guard denied bail in N$335m diamond heist and murder caseInformanté
Max Endjala allegedly was at the scene with a loaded pistol
“It is further alleged that Angula is related to two other suspects in the matter, which include Sam Shololo and deceased Max Endjala, who allegedly were at the scene with loaded pistols.”
Angula to hear fate of bail application on 23 FebruaryThe Namibian
Max Endjala died at the scene allegedly due to self-inflicted gunshot injury
“One of the alleged robbers, Max Endjala (43), also died at the scene, allegedly due to a self-inflicted gunshot injury.”
Namdia robbery accused to hear bail ruling in two weeksNew Era
Max Endjala is allegedly a robber suspect related to Angula
“He also stated he did not receive parcels from Namdia and that he was only arrested after the police apparently discovered that one of the robber suspects involved in the matter, Max Endjala, was his family member.”
Angula’s bail application postponedInformanté
deceased Endjala was responsible for the murder of Francis Eiseb
“During cross-examination, Alexander established from investigating officer Nghilalulwa that it was the deceased Endjala who was responsible for the murder of Francis Eiseb, who was found shot dead in the server room downstairs, and that it was Endjala and Shololo who had committed the acts of attempted murder against the victims in the case.”
Defence lawyers attack “common purpose” charges in NAMDIA bailInformanté
Max Endjala held meetings with Joel Angula at Wanderers Sports Field to plan the execution of the heist
“Chief Inspector Simeon Nghilalulwa, has exposed incriminating evidence against Joel Angula, revealing that he and another co-accused, Max Endjala, held meetings at the Wanderers Sports Field to plan the execution of the heist.”
Plans of NAMDIA heist discussed at Wanderers Sports FieldThe Namibian
Max Endjala owned and was registered the 9mm pistol that killed Eiseb
“According to a ballistics report obtained by the police, it was determined that the bullet that killed Namdia security officer Francis Eiseb was fired from a 9mm pistol that belonged to and was registered in the name of Endjala, detective chief inspector Simeon Nghilalulwa told magistrate Helvi Shikalepo during the hearing of a bail application by one of the men charged in connection with the robbery, former Namdia protection officer Joel Angula.”
Windhoek court hears Endjala’s pistol killed Namdia guard during diamond robberyThe Namibian
Max Endjala died from a gunshot wound to the head at the robbery scene
“Cohen is reported to have been close friends with Max Endjala, who died from a gunshot wound to the head he sustained at the robbery scene.”
The Cohen Connection: Namdia plot takes another twistThe Namibian
Max Endjala allegedly shot himself in police presence
“Upon seeing the police, Endjala reportedly shot himself in their presence.”
N$1-billion Namdia robbery: Suspects, diamonds, and tragic deathsThe Namibian
Max Endjala died from self-inflicted gunshot wound
“Endjala died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while his alleged cousin is currently in police custody.”
Namdia diamond heist: Inside job suspected as police investigate N$1-billion theftThe Windhoek Magistrate's Court has postponed to 18 June the case against Joel Angula and Sam Shololo, accused in a fatal January 2025 armed robbery at state-owned Namdia in which diamonds valued at N$335.6 million were stolen. The state was granted more time to complete parallel investigations across multiple jurisdictions and for the prosecutor general to decide on final charges.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek Magistrate's Court has postponed to 18 June the case against Joel Angula and Sam Shololo, accused in a fatal January 2025 armed robbery at state-owned Namdia in which diamonds valued at N$335.6 million were stolen. The state was granted more time to complete parallel investigations across multiple jurisdictions and for the prosecutor general to decide on final charges.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Joel Angula, a 46-year-old ex-protection officer accused of involvement in the Namdia diamond theft and the deaths of two people, will learn the outcome of his bail application on 23 February. The State has opposed bail citing severity of charges and fears of abscondment and witness interference, while Angula's lawyer argues the evidence is circumstantial.
7 February 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
During a bail hearing, a Namibian Police chief inspector testified that Joel Angula would likely interfere with witnesses and investigations if released, citing his prior misleading statements and knowledge of witnesses. The inspector also stated that 452 of 512 diamonds robbed from Namdia remain missing and could be disposed of or used for further crimes if the accused is freed.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
Defence lawyer Veiko Alexander cross-examined a State witness in the bail hearing for Joel Angula, a former police officer accused of murder and diamond theft in a January 2025 NAMDIA heist, questioning whether the "common purpose" charges are justified and arguing that attempted murder counts should be treated as assault charges instead.
21 January 2026 · Informanté →
A state witness in the bail application for Joel Angula, accused of the January 2025 NAMDIA robbery that netted over N$300 million in diamonds, revealed that Angula and Max Endjala held planning meetings at Wanderers Sports Field, where they discussed security vulnerabilities and execution details, including tying up guards and placing a getaway vehicle. Police found a written heist plan in Endjala's vehicle detailing activities that were later carried out at the crime scene, and DNA evidence linked Angula to a blanket left at the premises.
21 January 2026 · Informanté →
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 →