NAMDIA has dismissed the defence filed by security company G4S in the High Court as "utterly contrived" and one that is "poor and improper".

Security company G4S says that even if it is found responsible for the theft of diamonds from NAMDIA, any payout would be limited to just N$4,200.

The Windhoek Magistrate's Court has denied bail to the NAMDIA diamond robbery accused, Joel Angula, ordering that he remain in custody until his trial is finalised.

Angula was arrested on 19 January 2025, a day after the daring robbery occurred.

The wife of the late Senior Protection Officer Francis Eiseb, who was killed during a robbery at the NAMDIA premises, is demanding compensation. 

Today marks one year since the diamond robbery at Namib Desert Diamonds - NAMDIA, an incident that resulted in the death of a senior protection officer at the entity located in the capital.  

The heist involved N$300 million, with criminal proceedings in this saga still ongoing in local courts. 

The Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court has dismissed a discharge application brought by the suspended NamDia employee Charles Rhoman. 

Rhoman's legal representative, Theo Carolus, applied for the release of his client following an arrest during the early hours of Wednesday. 

Suspended NAMDIA employee Charles Roman appeared in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court today on charges of defeating the ends of justice and contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.

Roman's appearance followed his arrest in the early hours of Wednesday.

NAMDIA has disclosed the quantity and carat weight of the diamonds stolen during the January 18 heist.

The company is suing G4S for losses linked to the incident.

Principals from various village schools in the Kavango West Region say the donation of a classroom block by NAMDIA has significantly improved the atmosphere at their schools. 

G4S Namibia says that a lawsuit filed by NAMDIA is vague and lacks sufficient detail to assess the alleged loss.

NAMDIA seeks N$314 million in damages following a diamond theft at its headquarters on January 18.