insert_link Namibia Namib Desert Diamonds Robbery Investigations Reveal New Details Investigations into the recent N$1-billion Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) heist have uncovered that one of the suspects provided false information to the police, naming two fake Angolan accomplices. The robbery, which nearly succeeded, was thwarted when neighbors alerted a private security company. Authorities believe the stolen diamonds could be worth between N$1 billion and N$1.3 billion, though other reports suggest a lower value. Police have identified three suspects: Trustco’s […] todayJanuary 21, 2025 79
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 […] todayJanuary 20, 2025 466
insert_link Namibia Former Cop Among Suspects in NAMDIA Diamond Heist Police are investigating the theft of diamonds worth about N$1 billion from Namib Desert Diamonds as an inside job. Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota confirmed that one of the detained suspects is a security officer at NAMDIA. One Africa TV reports by journalist Envaalde Matheus indicate that authorities believe there may be additional suspects. NamDIA's Beverley Coussement: Watch NewsOnOne on oneafrica.tv for free or GoTv channel 84 or DSTv channel […] todayJanuary 20, 2025 93
insert_link Local NAMDIA LAUNCHES NEW CLIENT REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN Namib Desert Diamonds (Pty) Ltd (NAMDIA) is delighted to announce the launch of its New Client Registration campaign, running from 04 November 2024 to 31 January 2025. This initiative aligns with NAMDIA’s mandate of price discovery and its goals of expanding its global reach. Through this campaign, clients will gain privileged access to Namibian rough diamonds, with a sourcing experience that emphasizes fairness, transparency, and reliability. Prospective clients can […] todayNovember 4, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics 14 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Strategic Expansion: Namib Desert Diamonds Targets Far East Markets Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) has set its sights on the Far East, with a strategic push into markets in Vietnam and Hong Kong. This move, spearheaded by Alisa Amupolo, the Chief Executive Officer of NAMDIA, aims to leverage emerging opportunities and position the company for substantial revenue growth in the region. The announcement of this expansion underscores the growing significance of Far East markets in the global diamond trade. With […] todayMarch 14, 2024 21