insert_link Business / Economics NamDia Assures Public After Security Concerns on Social Media NamDia has responded to MP Job Amupanda’s recent social media allegations about the company’s security and governance. Spokesperson Beverly Coussement said urgent security upgrades were put in place after this year’s armed robbery, including appointing a consultant to tighten controls, adding that NamDia remains committed to transparency, staff support, and appreciates the police’s ongoing investigation. today7 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Armed robbers steal N$100,000 from Namcor filling station in Katutura Namcor filling station in Soweto, Katutura Five armed robbers targeted the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) filling station in Soweto, Katutura on Monday morning, making off with approximately N$100,000. While the criminals managed to escape in a getaway vehicle, police quickly apprehended one suspect at the scene. Namcor’s Manager of Marketing, Communication, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho, shared an update on the incident. Manager of Marketing, Communication, and Public […] today29 April, 2025
insert_link Namibia Elderly couple in Otjiwarongo attacked and robbed According to police reports, five armed suspects broke into a couple’s home in an industrial area in Otjiwarongo, tied them up, and demanded the keys to their safe. The robbers then loaded the safe into the victims’ vehicle and used it as a getaway car. The stolen safe contained four firearms and N$10,000 in cash. The suspects also took two cellphones and two frozen sheep carcasses. The vehicle was later […] today3 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namdia Heist: More questions, lots of confusion Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) Head Office, Cnr of Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Avenue & Dr Sam Nujoma Drive. Klein Windhoek. By Wonder Guchu "Apart from the media causing so much confusion, the whole Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) heist is as baffling as it is unbelievable that three people could contemplate pulling off such a multi-million-dollar robbery in broad daylight. And just why would a well-known squash player be so daring to […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Two arrested in Namdia robbery and some stolen diamonds recovered Namdia Head Office An armed robbery took place at Namib Desert Diamonds on Saturday, during which an unspecified number of diamonds were stolen. The value of the stolen diamonds is still to be determined. In response, we reached out to Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota for an update on the ongoing investigation. "We have arrested two suspects, and we have recovered some of the diamonds," Mutota confirmed. "Our […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Local UPDATE ON ARMED ROBBERY ON NAMDIA PREMISES 19 January 2025 – NAMDIA confirms that the incident that occurred at its premises in the early evening hours of Saturday, 18 January 2025, has been confirmed as an armed robbery and not an attempted armed robbery as previously stated. A formal police docket has been registered under charges of Armed Robbery with Aggravating Circumstances and Murder. NAMDIA is aware of the circulation of inaccurate reports on social media regarding […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Police Investigate Discovery of Buried Rifles in Rehoboth and Armed Robbery in Karibib The Namibia Police Force is investigating the discovery of 55 old, rusted rifles without serial numbers in Rehoboth, unearthed by construction workers on a private property; these rifles are believed to date back to the German wars. In Karibib, an armed robbery occurred at a residence in the Namagra factory area, where three masked men threatened and tied up an elderly couple with a knife, stealing valuables valued at N$231,000. […] today28 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police investigate Multisave Supermarket armed robbery An armed robbery occurred at Multisave Supermarket in Walvis Bay on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. According to the Namibian Police, three suspects armed with pistols robbed an employee at gunpoint outside the entrance and stole a bag containing N$313,725 and car keys. Investigations are underway. Here is Nampol Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga with an update. today3 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamPol investigates Engen service station armed robbery An armed robbery occurred at the Engen service station on Monte Christo Street, with unconfirmed reports indicating that around N$ 700,000 was stolen. Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, Nampol’s Head of Community Affairs for the Khomas region has more. today12 March, 2024
