Also known as: Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) Pty Ltd · Namib Desert Diamond · Namib Desert Diamonds (Ltd) Pty (Namdia) · Namib Desert Diamonds Pty Ltd · Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) · Namibia Desert Diamonds
State-owned diamond enterprise subject of January 2025 armed robbery in Windhoek in which N$314–345 million in diamonds were stolen and two employees killed.
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The Namibian
Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) experienced theft of diamonds worth approximately N$1 billion in Windhoek on Saturday
“The police are treating the theft of diamonds worth about N$1 billion at Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) in Windhoek on Saturday as an inside job.”
Namdia diamond heist: Inside job suspected as police investigate N$1-billion theftThe Namibian
Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) was site of armed robbery in which a security guard was shot and killed
“This comes after an armed robbery took place at the Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) office in Windhoek on Saturday evening, in which a security guard was shot and killed.”
Be proactive, Ndeitunga tells police after deadly Namdia heistThe Namibian
Namib Desert Diamonds confirmed two suspects are currently on the run after diamond heist
“Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has confirmed that two suspects are currently on the run, while one is in police custody following a diamond heist on Saturday.”
Namdia diamond heist: Two suspects still on the runThe Namibian
Namib Desert Diamonds was subject to a diamond heist in Windhoek on Saturday
“Former Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) chief executive Kennedy Hamutenya has taken to social media to pay tribute to one of the victims of the diamond heist that took place in Windhoek on Saturday.”
Namdia diamond heist: Former chief executive pays tribute to robbery victimThe Namibian
Namib Desert Diamonds is cooperating with the police after a robbery
“Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) says it is cooperating with the police after a robbery at the company's premises in Windhoek on Saturday.”
Diamond heist: Namdia cooperating with officials, police intensify investigationsThe Namibian
Namib Desert Diamonds was the site of an armed robbery in which a security guard died armed robbery in Windhoek on Saturday evening with one guard killed
“A security guard died at the scene of an armed robbery at Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) in Windhoek on Saturday evening.”
Namdia security guard dies during robberyThe 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 →
The trial of two suspects in the Namdia diamond heist, in which N$345 million in diamonds were stolen and two people died, has stalled as police conduct joint investigations across multiple jurisdictions in Noordoewer, Keetmanshoop, and Windhoek. The Prosecutor General's final decision on whether to proceed to trial has been delayed pending completion of these investigations and recovery of related dockets.
20 March 2026 · Informanté →
Samuel Shipanga, a former G4S security guard implicated in the theft of diamonds worth N$315 million from state-owned Namdia, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on charges of theft. His case has been joined with that of Joel Angula, a former Namdia protection officer, with proceedings postponed to 19 March 2026.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
Security company G4S Namibia says it is only liable to pay N$4 200 in damages in a lawsuit by state-owned Namdia over a January 2025 heist in which 446 parcels of diamonds worth N$314 million were stolen, citing a contractual liability limitation clause. Namdia claims G4S was negligent in failing to prevent the theft despite being present when an employee of G4S participated in the armed robbery.
26 February 2026 · Informanté →
Anglo American's sharp devaluation of De Beers to US$2.3 billion reflects the diamond industry's struggles amid competition from lab-grown diamonds, which threatens Namibia's fiscal health since diamonds fund schools, hospitals and roads. Experts debate whether Namibia should invest in the sector as Anglo American seeks buyers, with some warning the industry faces long-term decline.
25 February 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 →
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 →
Magistrate Atutala Shikalepo has denied bail to Joel Angula, accused of theft and murder in connection with a January 2025 diamond heist at state-owned Namdia, citing the interests of justice and ongoing investigations into the recovery of N$295 million in missing diamonds.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Shirley Eises, widow of Namdia Senior Protection Officer Francis Eiseb who was shot dead during a January 2025 armed robbery at the state-owned diamond company, is claiming close to N$4 million in compensation for loss of financial support and trauma, arguing that Namdia failed to provide adequate security despite knowing the risks to employees.
4 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian police are seeking additional arrest warrants in the Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) robbery investigation, with authorities pursuing suspects linked to the theft and the proceeds from stolen diamonds. The latest arrest, of alleged Namdia security officer Charles Rhoman, followed a suspicious livestock transaction in April 2025, bringing the total arrests to eight.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
A suspended Namdia security officer appeared in court over a robbery in which diamonds worth N$314.9 million were stolen over a year ago, leaving two employees dead. The case was transferred to Bethanie Magistrates Court for a January 2026 hearing, and the accused remains in custody on charges of obstructing justice and contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
21 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 →
Charles Rhoman, a NAMDIA protection officer arrested in connection with a diamond heist, has been remanded in custody and his case transferred to Bethanie Magistrate's Court, with proceedings postponed to 26 January. Rhoman faces charges of obstructing justice and contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act for allegedly receiving proceeds linked to diamonds from the heist.
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 →
A Namib Desert Diamonds employee has been arrested in connection with a diamond heist at the company's offices on 18 January 2025, bringing the total number of arrested employees to four. Diamonds valued at N$314.9 million were stolen in the robbery, which left two employees dead; N$40.6 million worth has so far been recovered.
16 January 2026 · New Era →
Charles Rhoman, a protection officer at state-owned diamond enterprise Namdia, was arrested and appeared in court in relation to a diamond heist in January 2025. He faces charges including obstructing justice and possessing proceeds of unlawful activity, and is allegedly linked to relatives arrested in May after selling diamonds connected to the heist in South Africa.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →
The state-owned Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has announced the arrest of another staff member linked to the January 18 armed heist that resulted in the theft of diamonds worth over N$300 million and two deaths. The implicated employee has been suspended without pay pending internal disciplinary and criminal proceedings.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →