Max Endjala

Also known as: deceased Endjala

Max Endjala — alleged Namdia diamond heist robber whose 9mm pistol killed a security officer in the January 2025 robbery.

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February 2025
25 FebThe Namibian
Max Endjala died from a gunshot wound to the head at the robbery scene
Source
“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 twist
January 2025
21 JanThe Namibian
Max Endjala allegedly shot himself in police presence
Source
“Upon seeing the police, Endjala reportedly shot himself in their presence.”
N$1-billion Namdia robbery: Suspects, diamonds, and tragic deaths
21 JanThe Namibian
Max Endjala died from self-inflicted gunshot wound
Source
“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 theft
20 JanThe Namibian
Suspect Max Endjala is dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound
Source
“The incident left Namdia protection officer Francis Eiseb (57) dead, one suspect, identified as Max Endjala, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while a second suspect is in police custody.”
Mines ministry mum on Namdia heist
20 JanThe Namibian
Suspect Max Endjala died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Source
“The incident left Namdia protection officer Francis Eiseb (57) dead, while one of the suspects, Max Endjala, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
Police commissioner injured in Namdia heist
20 JanThe Namibian
Max Endjala was implicated in a robbery at Namib Desert Diamonds
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“Trustco Group Holdings has launched a company probe after its internal and forensics investigation unit chief operations officer (COO) was implicated in a robbery at Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia).”
Trustco investigates Max Endjala's role in Namdia robbery
19 JanThe Namibian
Suspect Max Endjala died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
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“One suspect, identified as Max Endjala, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while a second suspect is in police custody.”
Police arrest Namdia employee over fatal robbery

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 →

Friday 31 July

Namdia sues G4S for N$314m diamond theft damages
Namibia's state diamond company Namdia is pursuing a civil claim against security firm G4S Secure Solutions Namibia for N$314 million in damages over an armed robbery of 446 parcels of diamonds at Namdia's premises on 18 January 2025, alleging G4S breached contractual obligations by failing to provide adequate security services. The case has stalled over disclosure disputes, with G4S seeking access to Namdia's security plans, CCTV footage, alarm records, and other evidence to support its defence.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 30 July

Namdia-G4S lawsuit stalls over withheld evidence disclosure
Namdia Pty Ltd's N$314 million negligence lawsuit against security firm G4S over a January 2025 diamond heist has reached a standoff because Namdia is withholding evidence—including disciplinary records, security protocols, and CCTV footage—citing confidentiality concerns. The court postponed proceedings to 30 July 2026 to determine how the dispute over evidence disclosure should proceed.
30 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 1 July

Three men charged in Namdia diamond heist sent to High Court
The prosecutor general has decided that three men—former Namdia security officer Joel Angula, Sam Shololo, and former security company employee Samuel Shipanga—will stand trial in the Windhoek High Court on ten charges stemming from an armed robbery at Namdia's head office in January 2025, in which two people were killed and diamonds valued at N$335.6 million were allegedly stolen.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 April

Prosecution of Namdia robbery suspects gets court postponement
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 →

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 →

Saturday 7 February

Bail ruling due for man accused in N$330 million Namdia heist
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 →
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 →

Thursday 22 January

Police say Namdia murder accused will interfere with witnesses
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 →

Wednesday 21 January

Defence challenges "common purpose" charges in NAMDIA diamond heist case
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 →
Police reveal NAMDIA heist planning at sports field
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 →

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 →