Former Namdia security officer denied bail

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2026-02-24

WINDHOEK, 21 January 2025 - Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) security officer, Joel Angula, was denied bail by the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court for his alleged involvement in the diamond heist that took place on Saturday, leaving two dead. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 FEB (NAMPA) - A former security officer at Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) was denied bail in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges relating to the theft of diamonds worth more than N.dollars 300 million in January 2025.
The 45-year-old Joel Angula had previously applied for bail in January 2026.
The State opposed the application, citing the seriousness of the charges, the strength of its case, the likelihood of interf...

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