In a surprising twist, Namibian lawmakers are prohibited from asking questions or making statements in Parliament about the violent NAMDIA diamond robbery.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Joel Angula (45), one of the suspects implicated in Saturday’s diamond heist, appeared before the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court today.

Angula faces multiple charges, including one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and possession of uncut rough diamonds.

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.

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