Trustco Group Holdings is paying respect to one of its employees who died on Saturday after he allegedly shot himself in the head during a diamond heist at NAMDIA.

The company will be flying its company-logo-bearing flag at half-mast; globally, this usually is a mark of respect for a person who has died.

A project aimed at supporting and advancing integrity and good governance in Namibia was launched in Windhoek today.

The project, titled Good Governance, aims to reduce corruption and bribery in all its forms in Namibia and will run from 2025 to 2028.

The Windhoek High Court will rule on January 30 whether Nigel Van Wyk, an accused in the high-profile Fishrot corruption case, will continue to face certain charges.

NAMDIA has expressed sorrow following the death of Francis Eiseb, a senior protection officer at the company.

Eiseb had been employed at NAMDIA since 2019 and died attempting to protect the premises during Saturday's robbery.

The Zambezi Police Commander has issued a stern warning to residents, the business community, and travellers against illegal border crossings and transportation of undeclared goods, including contraband.