Two suspects accused of orchestrating Namibia's largest diamond heist have rejected all charges against them. Joel Angula, 46, a former Namib Desert Diamonds employee, and Sam Shololo, 50, entered not guilty pleas on Friday at Windhoek Magistrate's Court.
The men face murder, aggravated robbery, unlawful diamond possession and two attempted murder counts stemming from an armed attack on January 18 at the state company's headquarters. Security guard Francis Eiseb, 58, died from gunfire while alleged accomplice Max Endjala, 43, was also fatally shot.
Prosecutors claim thieves made off with diamonds worth 314.9 million Namibian dollars. Magistrate Olga Muharukua set March 19, 2026, as the date for the prosecutor general's decision on whether to proceed with the case. Angula's bail hearing begins on November 18, as both defendants have remained jailed since their January arrests.
The men face murder, aggravated robbery, unlawful diamond possession and two attempted murder counts stemming from an armed attack on January 18 at the state company's headquarters. Security guard Francis Eiseb, 58, died from gunfire while alleged accomplice Max Endjala, 43, was also fatally shot.
Prosecutors claim thieves made off with diamonds worth 314.9 million Namibian dollars. Magistrate Olga Muharukua set March 19, 2026, as the date for the prosecutor general's decision on whether to proceed with the case. Angula's bail hearing begins on November 18, as both defendants have remained jailed since their January arrests.
