No link between southern Namibia arrests and NAMDIA robbery – NamPol

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Deputy Inspector General of NamPol, Anna-Marie Nainda, has clarified that the two individuals arrested in the southern part of Namibia have not been linked to the January 18 NAMDIA robbery.

Nainda said that, at this point, the arrests are considered independent.

Third suspect arrested in violent NAMDIA robbery

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Deputy Inspector General of NamPol, Major General Anna-Marie Nainda, has confirmed the arrest of a third suspect in connection with the violent NAMDIA robbery that occurred on January 18.

NAMDIA dismisses claims of offering reward for missing diamonds

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NAMDIA has dismissed claims that it intends to offer a reward to anyone who might have information leading to the successful recovery of the missing diamonds.

Diamonds worth over N$200 million remain missing following the violent robbery that rocked NAMDIA on January 18.

Silence still surrounds NAMDIA diamond heist

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Almost three weeks have passed since Namibia's most daring and violent diamond heist at NAMDIA, yet an eerie silence hangs over the case.

Authorities have gone dark, offering no new details, and there is no word on whether the stolen gems, possibly worth hundreds of millions, have been recovered.

Finance Ministry briefed on NAMDIA diamond robbery

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The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has confirmed it has been briefed on the recent diamond robbery at Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) and the ongoing investigation.

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.

NAMDIA to Hold Press Briefing on Heist When Appropriate

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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.

Media ombudsman urges accuracy in reporting on NAMDIA-police case

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Media Ombudsman John Nakuta said that NAMDIA and the police are dealing with a complex situation, which begs for accurate and verified information.

Dr. Nakuta, however, said the communication strategy of the two institutions leaves much to be desired.