Namdia heist suspect Angula denied bail

Jail doors are staying shut after the court decided the Namdia diamond bloodbath case has enough heat to keep Joel Angula locked up until the trial wraps.

Bail denial in the Namdia heist case

• Joel Angula got shut down on bail by Helvi Shikalepo.
• The magistrate said prosecutors showed a solid case.
• The court noted that some counts look duplicated.
• Despite no flight risk proof, detention continues.

Deadly robbery at Namdia office

• The Namib Desert Diamonds office in Windhoek was hit.
• Armed crew allegedly grabbed diamonds worth N$335.6 million.
• Francis Eiseb was fatally shot during the raid.
• Max Endjala died there from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Massive diamond haul still missing

• State claims 512 parcels totaling 51 725 carats vanished.
• Johannes Kalipi said 452 parcels remain unrecovered.
• Missing stones weigh about 47 250 carats.
• Investigators value the lost batch at N$295 million.

Charges stacked against Angula and Shololo

• Sam Shololo faces counts alongside Angula.
• Prosecutors list murder, aggravated robbery, and attempted murder.
• Additional accusations cover theft and hiding illegal property.
• Thirteen diamond parcels allegedly turned up at Angula’s Windhoek home.

Hidden diamonds and disputed talk

• Police reportedly found 13 parcels worth N$4.8 million in boots.
• Shikalepo referenced a stadium chat about planning the heist.
• Angula flatly rejected ever pitching a robbery plan.
• The court pointed out his conflicting claim about who tied him up.

Next appearance scheduled

• Veiko Alexander and Tuna Nhinda represent Angula.
• March 19 is the date set for both accused.