Second NAMDIA robbery suspect appears in court
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The second suspect in the Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) robbery, Sam Shololo, was caught in the act of the crime, the state informed the Windhoek Magistrates Court.
The second suspect in the Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) robbery, Sam Shololo, was caught in the act of the crime, the state informed the Windhoek Magistrates Court.
NAMDIA has maintained that it will hold a press briefing on the heist only when the time is appropriate.
Spokesperson Beverley Coussement emphasized that the robbery remains under investigation and that discussing unverified details could compromise efforts to resolve the case.
A pre-trial detention study conducted by researchers from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has revealed that about 43% of cases did not require detention or the pursuit of charges.
The study found that the issuance of admission-of-guilt fines was sufficient for those charges.
Sam Shololo (45), one of the accused in the NAMDIA diamond heist, has been discharged from a state hospital in Windhoek, police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi has confirmed.
A group of Daure Daman community members has traveled to Windhoek to demand meetings with government officials over grievances related to mining activities and local leadership.
Job Amupanda's fight to have the Red Line removed continued before High Court Judge Shafimana Uitele today.
In submitting his evidence, Dr. Amupanda explained the historical context of how the Red Line was used interchangeably, saying that the fence was not erected under any legal framework.
Four days have passed since the most daring diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA).
Neither the company nor the police have addressed the public through a media conference.
Ndeshihafela Larandja of the Independent Patriots for Change will lead the political leadership of the City of Windhoek.
Larandja was elected today after several failed attempts by city councillors to elect its political leaders.
Joel Angula (45), one of the suspects implicated in Saturday’s diamond heist, appeared before the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court today.
Angula faces multiple charges, including one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and possession of uncut rough diamonds.
The Electoral Court has temporarily put on hold the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)'s legal challenge to nullify the results of the 2024 National Assembly elections.