Namibia marks 35 years of independence, and both the European Union and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties with the country.

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.

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.