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Namdia diamond heist: Former chief executive pays tribute to robbery victim

Former Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) chief executive Kennedy Hamutenya has taken to social media to pay tribute to one of the victims of the diamond heist that took place in Windhoek on Saturday.

The robbery claimed the lives of two – Namdia employee Francis Eiseb and an unnamed suspected robber.

Hamutenya, who also served as a diamond commissioner before his Namdia job, said Eiseb was a dedicated employee during his tenure.

“It’s very hard to comprehend this senseless cold-blooded murder of a husband and a father. A man who was at work busy so he can educate his children, put food on the table and provide shelter and security for his family. Yesterday his life was unceremoniously taken away from him,” he posted.

“When I was at the helm at Namdia, Francois was second only to Clarky McKay, and was chief of security at his passing. He was one of the most hard-working and committed employees who would perform above and beyond the call of duty.

“He’d even volunteer to drive clients to and from the airport to ensure their safety. He was kind and cordial to all other colleagues and was full of respect,“ Hamutenya said.

The former executive said he had kept in contact with Eiseb after his tenure.

“I spoke to him to wish him a merry Christmas, and he called to wish me and my family happy new year on the first. He was a kind man. He was a gentleman.

“Rest in perfect peace, my brother Francois Eiseb. May the Lord have mercy on your soul,” he posted.

Investigations continue into the diamond heist, with the police expected to release an update on Sunday afternoon.

*More to follow.

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