Also known as: NCS · Namibian Correctional Service Volleyball Club · Namibian Correctional Services
Namibia Correctional Service — government agency responsible for managing correctional facilities and inmate rehabilitation, led by Commissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela.
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Informanté
The NCS has prioritised internal reviews and staff engagements to address gaps in administration
“The NCS has, in recent months, prioritised internal reviews and staff engagements to address gaps in administration and reinforce discipline within its ranks.”
Correctional Service chief visits Gobabis facility to boost efficiency, disciplineThe Namibian
Namibia Correctional Service showed why they remain one of strongest teams in country
“Namibia Correctional Service, meanwhile, showed why they remain one of the strongest teams in the country.”
Jewels net high praise at ‘Power Week’The Namibian
Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) opened up a 12-point lead at the top of the MTC Netball Premier League log after an unbeaten run at the Power Week
“Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) opened up a 12-point lead at the top of the MTC Netball Premier League log after an unbeaten run at the Power Week at Swakopmund last week.”
NCS open big lead in Netball Premier LeagueThe Namibian
Namibia Correctional Service suffered their first league defeat to NDF Raptors 3-2
“Raptors held their nerve in the decider, edging NCS 15-13 to hand the defending champions their first league defeat since the inception of the competition.”
MTC Volleyball League Round 3 delivers thrillersThe Namibian
NCS remains firmly on top with perfect record, five consecutive victories
“In the women's category, NCS remain firmly on top of the standings after maintaining their perfect record with a fifth consecutive victory.”
CVA League gains momentumThe Namibian
NCS defeated Revivals VC 3-0, moving to 15 points from five matches
“NCS defeated Revivals VC 3-0 on Saturday to move to 15 points from five matches, while also preserving an unbeaten set record of 15-0.”
CVA League gains momentumThe Namibian
Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) defeated Okamwandi United 61-21
“NCS reinforced their dominance with a ruthless 61-21 victory over Okamwandi United, with Elisia Hambongo delivering a clinical display in the shooting circle.”
NCS set early pace in MTC Netball Premier LeagueThe Namibian
Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) remain unbeaten after three matches and lead the log
“The champions remain unbeaten after three matches and lead the log with the highest points tally, along with a superior goal average.”
NCS set early pace in MTC Netball Premier LeagueInformanté
Namibia Correctional Service must achieve its mandate through professionalism, vigilance, lawful command, and principled leadership
“The Minister said the mandate of the Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) must be achieved through professionalism, vigilance, lawful command, and principled leadership, not through humiliation, intimidation, or abuse of inmates and trial-awaiting persons.”
Minister Iipumbu warns correctional officers against inmate mistreatmentThe Namibian
Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) secured a third consecutive title last year
“The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League returns this Saturday, 2 May, with defending champions Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) looking to extend their dominance after securing a third consecutive title last year.”
New challengers as MTC Netball Premier League returnsCommissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela visited the Gobabis Correctional Facility to focus on operational efficiency, staff welfare, and administrative matters, engaging with officers on challenges affecting service delivery as part of the NCS's effort to elevate standards across all correctional facilities.
6 June 2026 · Informanté →
Commissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela visited the Gobabis Correctional Facility to focus on operational efficiency, staff welfare, and administrative matters, engaging with officers on challenges affecting service delivery as part of the NCS's effort to elevate standards across all correctional facilities.
6 June 2026 · Informanté →
Desert Jewels coach Julene Meyer and Netball Namibia officials praised the inaugural MTC Power Week tournament, held at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund from 23 to 30 May, for its high intensity, player development, and quality of play across all 12 Premier League teams. Netball Namibia president Juanita Witbeen described the overall standard as highly encouraging, noting improvements in competitiveness and a narrowing gap between established powerhouses and emerging teams.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Youth Service has operated with only four board members for more than a year, below the statutory minimum of seven prescribed by the NYS Act 6 of 2005. A governance expert warned the arrangement creates compliance concerns and heightens governance risks, with sources fearing resolutions passed under the current arrangement could be deemed void.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service opened a 12-point lead atop the MTC Netball Premier League after an unbeaten run at the eight-day Power Week tournament in Swakopmund, where all 12 premier league teams played multiple back-to-back matches.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
In Round 3 of the 2026 MTC Volleyball National League, NDF Raptors defeated defending champions Namibia Correctional Service 3-2 in the men's division, ending NCS's unbeaten streak with a 15-13 tie-break victory after NCS won the first two sets. Raptors remained unbeaten at the top of the standings with 17 points from six matches.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Central Volleyball Association League is progressing with teams separating in both divisions. In the women's category, NCS remain unbeaten with five consecutive victories and a 15-0 set record, leading with 15 points from five matches; City of Windhoek Women are second on 10 points. In the men's division, Unam Kings continue to lead after 10 matches played, with Unam-K defeating Khomas Nampol Volleyball Club 3-2 in a five-set match.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service remain unbeaten with three victories and hold the top position in the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League, including a 61-21 win over Okamwandi United. NDF Mighty Gunners and Extreme Eagles follow closely behind.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Former inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga says the failure to detect a man who entered the presidential residence last week exposed weaknesses across the police chain of command. The breach has fuelled speculation about the status of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo and raised questions about the VIP Protection Unit's head Michael Abraham.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Home Affairs Lucia Iipumbu told correctional officers at Oluno Correctional Facility that allegations of inmate mistreatment will trigger swift action, including transfers and disciplinary processes, stressing that correctional work requires discipline and firmness but must never involve cruelty or abuse.
2 May 2026 · Informanté →
The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League resumes on 2 May, with defending champions NCS aiming to extend their dominance after winning a third consecutive title in 2025. Three newly promoted clubs—Smart Girls, Mighty Gunners, and Wanderers—enter the league as players begin receiving monthly allowances of N$500 under professionalization efforts.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Home Affairs Lucia Iipumbu addressed staff at Oluno Correctional Facility, saying correctional officers are mentors and role models who stand at the intersection of justice and rehabilitation. She emphasized that the Namibia Correctional Service must focus on transformation, skills development, education, counselling, and productive work alongside accountability.
27 April 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that 1,779 cadet constables from the 2024/2025 training intake have graduated and been deployed nationwide as part of a strategy to enhance national safety and security. Additionally, 426 officers were appointed to the Correctional Service, while the Namibia Defence Force trained 2,419 members in combat and academic skills, with 1,705 youths undergoing military training due to graduate in May 2026.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Correctional Service commissioner general Raphael Hamunyela said the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders is a shared responsibility requiring active community involvement. At a community advisory committee meeting in Omaruru, he highlighted the committees' roles in monitoring facilities, advising on operations, and connecting offenders with employers and support services, citing successes including securing funding for inmates, paying fines to enable release, and facilitating training programmes.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's premier volleyball event is set for The Dome in Swakopmund, featuring top local teams and international participation from Zambian side Green Buffaloes. Tournament director Elia Muremi said the event motivates young players and elevates local play through international competition, though organisers face logistical and financial constraints.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Eighteen inmates at Windhoek Correctional Facility have sued the head of educational services after their daily study hours were reduced from six to two, arguing the decision violates the Correctional Service Act's rehabilitation objectives and was made without proper written directive or consultation.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
The third edition of the MTC Volleyball National League began this weekend in Otjiwarongo with surprising results, including defending women's champions Revivals Volleyball Club losing for the first time to NamPol VC. League coordinator Albert Khevare said the early results indicate this season will be far more competitive than previous editions.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police Force honoured 17 officers who died in the line of duty between 2020 and the present during an Interpol Blue Day ceremony, with most deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents, particularly among VIP Directorate members. Safety and security minister Lucia Iipumbu highlighted the need for improved working conditions, mental health support, and enhanced training to address road safety risks and other challenges facing law enforcement.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
The 2026 MTC Volleyball National League begins this Saturday in Otjiwarongo, featuring eight teams in each men's and women's category and seven rounds hosted across multiple regions. Defending men's champions Namibia Correctional Service aim for a third consecutive title, while the league welcomes new teams from Kavango East and introduces Gobabis as a new host town.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
The MTC Volleyball National League kicks off this weekend in Otjiwarongo with both men's and women's competitions featuring new teams and squads. Federation CEO Festus Hamukwaya credits MTC's partnership with driving volleyball's growth and notes the league serves as a pathway for national team development.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wanderers Netball Club, Mighty Gunners, Okamwandi United and Smart Girls have secured promotion to the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League following playoff action at Khomasdal Netball Courts. The four newly promoted teams will join established sides in the upcoming Premier League season.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled a N$104 billion budget for 2026/27 with N$81.3 billion allocated to operations and only N$6.5 billion to development, drawing criticism from economists and opposition figures who warn this allocation will constrain economic growth. The government collected N$89.8 billion in revenue and plans to borrow N$15 billion, while interest payments of N$16.2 billion now exceed the development budget.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government has allocated key budgets for the 2026/27 financial year, with education receiving N$28.7 billion, health N$13.1 billion, and safety and security N$8.1 billion, while smaller allocations include N$181 million for the Electoral Commission and N$109 million for the Anti-Corruption Commission.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
New Era's editorial argues that overcrowded and understaffed Namibian correctional facilities—where 52 crimes were recently confirmed in police holding cells—are functioning as incubators of criminality rather than rehabilitation institutions. The editorial calls for alternative sentencing for minor offences, behavioural programmes, and coordinated intervention from education, social services, and civil society to break the cycle.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
The Windhoek Correctional Facility, designed for 174 inmates, is facing critical staff shortages with 682 vacant positions out of 1,121 approved posts, while holding far more prisoners than capacity across multiple units. Police holding cells nationwide also face significant overcrowding, with some facilities holding detainees at four times their intended capacity.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia and Angola met to verify and facilitate the transfer of over 100 inmates in Namibian prisons who claim Angolan nationality. Under a 2022 bilateral agreement on prisoner transfers, 107 Angolan nationals have applied to serve the remainder of their sentences in Angola, though only 17 possess the required national identification documents.
19 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Khomas Senior Athletics Championships at Independence Stadium drew more than 200 athletes from eight regions competing in track and field events. Tuuliki Angala of the Namibia Correctional Service delivered a standout performance in the 800m, choosing to compete against men to face faster competition.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Correctional Service is reviewing its organisational structure to align with departmental strategy and improve efficiency. NCS Commissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela stated the review aims to reduce bureaucracy, strengthen coordination across functions, ensure appropriate staffing capacity, and improve security and service delivery—framing it as continuous improvement rather than a fault-finding exercise.
6 February 2026 · Informanté →
A female officer at Windhoek Correctional Facility has been suspended and is under investigation after being seen on CCTV entering a bathroom with a male inmate in violation of facility rules. The Namibia Correctional Service commissioner said the outcome of the investigation will determine whether the officer is dismissed.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Correctional Services denies nepotism claims in the hiring of Leefa Shikongo's daughter, stating she met all requirements for a hairdresser position after scoring 84% on written and practical assessments, and holds a Health Caregiver certificate.
16 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Commissioner-General of the Namibia Correctional Service said that meaningful development requires active community participation, highlighting the successful completion of a facility clinic in Kunene Region thanks to collaboration with local traditional leaders and community members.
6 January 2026 · Informanté →