NAMDIA spokesperson Beverley Coussement explained that the disclosure of the recovered diamonds' value took over a month due to an independent valuation process aimed at ensuring accuracy and compliance with required procedures.
The total weight of the recovered diamonds is 4,511.50 carats.
First Lady Sustjie Mbumba beamed with pride as she welcomed the Ethiopian Airlines flight, operated entirely by women at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, on this International Women's Day.
Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place last night at Nau-Aib, Okahandja, while two other suspects remain at large.
The men, aged between 28 and 30, stole 37 packs of Closwa Biltong and N$21,500 in cash.
The Windhoek High Court will continue to hear the matter in which two of the accused in the Fishrot corruption case are challenging their relocation within the Windhoek Correctional Facility.
The spokesperson at NAMDIA, Beverley Coussement, says that N$40.6 million worth of diamonds out of the total N$314.9 million taken during a robbery have been recovered.
This leaves about N$274.3 million worth of diamonds unaccounted for.
As Namibia mourns the passing of its Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, preparations for his state funeral are nearing completion.
The long-running Fishrot corruption trial will continue regardless of whether all accused individuals have legal representation, as Judge Moses Chinhengo has stated that the case cannot be delayed beyond August 4.
High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo has postponed the Fishrot corruption trial to August 4, adding that it must proceed regardless of whether all accused have legal representation.
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa has dismissed claims that the Fishrot case is too complex for unrepresented accused, arguing that there is sufficient evidence to prove their guilt.
Former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala has bemoaned the continued separation of the Fishrot accused at the Windhoek Correctional Facility, arguing that it hampers their ability to prepare for trial.
