Namibia: Fourth Namdia Employee Arrested in Diamond Heist

Another Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) employee was arrested in connection with the N$315-million diamond heist at the company’s premises last year.

The latest arrest brings the total of Namdia employees arrested in the case to four.

The heist on 18 January 2025 resulted in the death of Namdia protection officer Francis Eiseb.

Company spokesperson Beverley Coussement says: “This development follows continued collaboration between Namdia and law enforcement authorities as part of efforts to ensure…