Former G4S security guard accused of stealing diamonds from Namdia during January 2025 armed robbery at the company's head office.
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Informanté
Samuel Shipanga was found to be complicit in robbery after stealing four parcels of diamonds
“On 18 January 2025, one of G4S's employees, Samuel Shipanga, who had formed part of the G4S first responders, was found to be complicit in the robbery after he stole four parcels of diamonds at the robbery scene, where diamonds had allegedly been strewn all over the ground by robbers to create a distraction.”
G4S seeks dismissal of Namdia lawsuit due to non-disclosure of evidenceThe Namibian
Samuel Shipanga is facing 10 charges including murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances
“Angula and two co-accused, Sam Shololo (50) and Samuel Shipanga (34), are facing 10 charges, including counts of murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, conspiring to commit robbery and murder, theft of diamonds and possession of unpolished diamonds, in connection with an armed robbery that took place at the state-owned Namdia's head office in Windhoek on 18 January last year.”
‘Very weak’ case against Namdia robbery accused, lawyer claimsWindhoek Observer
Samuel Shipanga has been arrested as G4S security guard in connection with robbery
“Nine suspects have since been arrested in connection with the criminal investigation, including former Namdia protection officers Joel Angula and Charles Rhoman, G4S security guard Samuel Shipanga and other individuals allegedly linked to the stolen diamonds.”
Namdia’s diamond heist set for courtroom showdownPatience MakweleInformanté
Samuel Shipanga stole diamonds during armed response to heist at Namdia's premises
“Namdia sued G4S for negligence after its employee, Samuel Shipanga, a security guard, stole diamonds during an armed response to a heist at Namdia's premises, which happened on 18 January 2025.”
Namdia and G4S court battle reaches deadlockThe Namibian
Samuel Shipanga has been held in custody since April last year
“Shipanga has also been held in custody since his arrest in April last year.”
Namdia diamond heist trio bound for High CourtThe Namibian
Samuel Shipanga admitted to police that he took four plastic bags of diamonds from Namdia during robbery
“Former G4S security guard Samuel Shipanga (34) has admitted to the police that he took four plastic bags containing diamonds from Namdia during a robbery last January.”
Ex G4S guard Shipanga says he took bag of Namdia diamondsInformanté
Samuel Shipanga is charged with one count of theft of diamonds
“Shipanga is charged with one count of theft of diamonds.”
Ex-G4S guard faces court over N$315 million Namdia diamond heistInformanté
Samuel Shipanga allegedly stole four parcels of diamonds from Namdia offices
“It is alleged that he stole four parcels of diamonds from the Namdia offices following a fatal armed robbery at the premises on 18 January.”
Ex-G4S guard faces court over N$315 million Namdia diamond heistInformanté
Samuel Shipanga stole diamonds during an armed response to a heist at Namdia's premises
“This is after Namdia sued G4S for negligence after its employee, Samuel Shipanga, a security guard, also stole during an armed response to a heist at Namdia's premises which happened on 18 January 2025.”
G4S says it is only liable to pay N$4 200 in Namdia heistNew Era
Samuel Shipanga was arrested for allegedly picking up or stealing diamonds from Namdia premises
“For instance, Samuel Shipanga was arrested for theft of diamonds for allegedly picking up or stealing diamonds from the premises, although he was not a part of the robbery.”
Namdia murder accused ‘will interfere with investigations’The Windhoek High Court has dismissed a bail appeal by former Namdia protection officer Joel Angula, one of three men accused of a fatal robbery at the diamond company's head office in January 2023. Angula and his co-accused face ten charges including murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and theft of diamonds.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Windhoek High Court has dismissed a bail appeal by former Namdia protection officer Joel Angula, one of three men accused of a fatal robbery at the diamond company's head office in January 2023. Angula and his co-accused face ten charges including murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and theft of diamonds.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
G4S Secure Solutions has filed a case management report seeking High Court directions to dismiss a civil lawsuit from Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) for over N$300 million in damages for negligence related to a diamond heist on 18 January 2025. Namdia has declined to disclose evidence including NAMPOL investigation dockets, forensic reports, CCTV footage, and documentation on the stolen diamonds, citing confidentiality reasons.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Former G4S security guard Samuel Shipanga has admitted to police that he took four plastic bags of diamonds from Namdia during a robbery in January, later giving them to his cousin Immanuel Iipinge at his garage in Windhoek. Shipanga said one bag contained six diamonds while the other three held approximately eight diamonds each in different shapes.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →