Namibian Correctional Service — government agency overseeing prisons and inmate rehabilitation programs, operating facilities including Windhoek, Oluno, and Lüderitz correctional facilities.
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Informanté
Namibian Correctional Service has mandate to provide safe custody, maintain order and security, rehabilitate offenders, and prepare them for lawful reintegration into society
“She added that the mandate of the Namibian Correctional Service is therefore non-negotiable: to provide safe custody, to maintain order and security, to rehabilitate offenders, and to prepare them for lawful reintegration into society.”
399 graduate in Correctional Service 32nd intakeNew Era
Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) lifted last season's netball title
“The team is focused on maintaining the standards that saw them lift last season's title.”
Defending champions NCS confident …MTC NNPL season loomsThe Namibian
Namibian Correctional Service defeated Calvary Eagles Sports Club 3–1
“Defending champions Namibian Correctional Service saw off Calvary Eagles Sports Club 3–1 in a controlled performance, although their opponents showed resilience throughout the contest.”
Volleyball Round 2 delivers drama at OndangwaNew Era
Namibian Correctional Service emerged as key player in national food security strategy with agricultural and livestock products valued at N$22.6 million
“The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) emerged as a key player in the national food security strategy with its diverse range of agricultural and livestock products, which include maize, wheat, lucerne, vegetables, fruits, pork, beef, mutton, goat meat, chicken and eggs valued at N$22.6 million.”
Green schemes generate N$67.4m … 56% of vegetables locally producedInformanté
Namibian Correctional Service co-hosted Prison Infrastructure Workshop with International Committee of the Red Cross in June 2025
“He said that in June 2025, the NCS co-hosted a Prison Infrastructure Workshop with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and also participated in the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) Annual Conference.”
Correctional Service deepens international cooperationInformanté
Namibian Correctional Service achieved 82% implementation rate of Annual Plan in 2025/2026 financial year
“On operational performance, Hamunyela reported that the NCS recorded an overall Annual Plan implementation rate of 82% in the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting steady progress in achieving its strategic objectives.”
Correctional Service deepens international cooperationInformanté
Namibian Correctional Service operates farms to drive inmate rehabilitation, impart skills, and reduce operational costs
“The NCS operates farms to drive inmate rehabilitation, impart skills, and reduce the operational costs of feeding inmates by boosting food self-sufficiency.”
Hamunyela inspects NCS maize plantation in DivunduThe Namibian
Namibian Correctional Service recruited about 400 personnel
“the Namibian Defence Force recruited 1 500, and the Namibian Correctional Service recruited about 400.”
LPM slams Govt for prioritising security jobsNew Era
Namibian Correctional Service acquired idle 1,000-hectare Katima-Liselo farm in Zambezi region
“The NCS has acquired the idle 1 000-hectare Katima-Liselo farm in the Zambezi region to develop a major food-producing facility.”
NCS Katima goes for food security jugularThe Namibian
Namibian Correctional Service allocated N$108 million
“Other allocations include N$78 million for judges and magistrates, N$259 million for the recruitment of health professionals, N$108 million for the Namibian Correctional Service, and N$58 million to improve remuneration and benefits for public office bearers.”
What you need to know about Shafudah’s budgetTen second-year law students at the University of Namibia donated stationery kits valued at N$3 000 to 31 inmates at the male correctional facility in Windhoek, intended for those enrolled in formal education and vocational training. The students financed the project through a raffle and were supported by local businesses and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
Ten second-year law students at the University of Namibia donated stationery kits valued at N$3 000 to 31 inmates at the male correctional facility in Windhoek, intended for those enrolled in formal education and vocational training. The students financed the project through a raffle and were supported by local businesses and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Correctional Service recognised 989 correctional officers for long and dedicated service at a Long Service Medal Parade held at the Windhoek Correctional Facility. The medals comprise 58 Gold (30+ years service), 295 Silver (20+ years), and 636 Bronze (10+ years), with 300 conferred at Thursday's ceremony and the remainder to be presented at various institutions.
30 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has 330 vacant regional social worker positions out of 807 approved posts, with only 477 filled. Minister Emma Kantema attributed the shortfall to limited availability of qualified graduates and a preference among social workers for urban over rural postings, leaving remote areas underserved.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has filled only 23 of 55 social worker positions targeted for recruitment during the 2025/2026 financial year, despite an allocation of over N$19 million. The shortage stems from limited availability of qualified social work graduates and the preference of available social workers for urban placements, leaving rural areas underserved.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Correctional Service defeated Unam Ogongo 42-36 in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League final at Walvis Bay Gymnasium to claim their fourth consecutive championship.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah directed the education ministry to use alternative procurement for a N$540-million school hostel food tender, with the Namibia Training Authority as lead service provider and other public entities, sparking court action from companies questioning the non-public tendering process.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A High Court judge has ordered the medical officer of Windhoek Correctional Facility to recommend the release of inmate Khamastar Ndukireepo (49), who became paralysed while serving a 20-year murder sentence. The judge found the medical officer's earlier refusal to recommend release on medical grounds conflicted with constitutional protections of fundamental rights and human dignity.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs reports that staff losses within the Namibian Police Force have strained operations, with resignations largely linked to poor remuneration. Despite recruitment drives across the security sector in 2024/25 bringing in approximately 4,000–5,000 positions, the ministry continues to experience resignations, retirements, and skills shortages.
6 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) defeated Afrocat Lions 54-41 and Mighty Gunners 51-43 in rounds 27 and 28 of the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League over the weekend. In Ongwediva, UNAM Ogongo defeated Extreme Eagles 48-38.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
The 2026 MTC Namibia Netball Premier League is reaching its final stages with defending champions Namibian Correctional Service remaining unbeaten after 16 wins, while NDF Mighty Gunners sit second with 16 victories and three defeats from 19 matches.
24 July 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Correctional Service has confirmed a chickenpox outbreak at the Oluno Correctional Facility in Ondangwa.
23 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia and South Africa have signed an agreement to allow mutual transfer of sentenced prisoners between the countries, but transfers cannot occur until South Africa passes enabling legislation expected by mid-2027. Namibia has already finalised its side of the arrangement.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The MTC Volleyball National League moves to Gobabis for round five of the 2026 season, marking the town's first time hosting the competition. The Namibia Volleyball Federation selected Gobabis as part of its strategy to grow the sport beyond traditional strongholds through monthly league rounds across different Namibian towns.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Volleyball Federation is bringing the MTC Volleyball National League to Gobabis for the first time, with round five of the 2026 season featuring men's and women's matches. The NVF is expanding the sport beyond traditional strongholds by hosting monthly league rounds across towns in Namibia.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Twenty inmates at Lüderitz Correctional Facility received certificates after completing a Gender-Based Violence course aimed at promoting personal development, behavioural change and reintegration into society. The programme forms part of ongoing rehabilitation efforts by the Namibian Correctional Service.
22 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Correctional Service is hosting a five-day benchmarking visit from the Botswana Prison Service from 15 to 19 June 2026, focusing on offender rehabilitation, health services, and correctional management strategies to strengthen cooperation and institutional learning between the two countries.
19 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian prisons are crowded and debate focuses on alternative sentencing and keeping petty offenders out, but almost no one addresses reintegration after release. People leaving correctional facilities with severed family, employment, and community ties often return to prison because it is the only institution still willing to accept them.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu has warned that inconsistent decision-making, weak discipline and communication failures within the security cluster are eroding public trust in Namibia's frontline services. She made the remarks during a regional ministerial staff meeting in Katima Mulilo, bringing together officials from Immigration, the Namibian Police Force and the Namibian Correctional Service to inspect border posts and ministry projects in the Zambezi region.
1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The MTC Volleyball National League moves to Katima Mulilo this weekend for Round 3 matches in both men's and women's divisions. Teams including Blaze Aces, defending champions Revivals, and unbeaten Unam Queens will compete at the Unam Katima Mulilo Campus.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Correctional Service chess team qualified for the Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners after placing fifth at the Second Continental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners – Africa on 12 May, with eight inmates selected to represent Namibia.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Eighteen sentenced prisoners at Windhoek Correctional Facility won a court order setting aside restrictions on their study activities. Acting judge David Mangota reversed decisions by senior correctional officers to reduce study time from six to two hours daily and to prohibit mixing between prisoners of different security classifications for educational purposes.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Opposition leaders say Cassinga Day and Workers' Day have become political mobilisation events for Swapo rather than state occasions reflecting national unity, citing concerns about the presence of the Ndilimani Cultural Troupe and the absence of national institutions at these public holidays.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu urged newly graduated correctional officers to treat inmates with dignity and warned against abuse of power at the 32nd Basic Training Graduation Ceremony, where 399 recruits graduated. The Namibian Correctional Service operates at about 30% of its required staff and faces pressure from shortages, ageing facilities, and lack of specialists.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 32nd Basic Training Course Graduation Ceremony for Correctional Officers, Intake 1/2025, was held in Omaruru with 399 trainees graduating. Minister of Home Affairs Lucia Iipumbu emphasised the Correctional Service's mandate to provide safe custody, maintain order and security, rehabilitate offenders, and prepare them for reintegration into society while maintaining professional control without cruelty or abuse.
5 May 2026 · Informanté →
Defending champions Namibian Correctional Service say preparations for the 2026 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League season are progressing well. The season begins 2–4 May at Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek, where the country's top 12 clubs will compete.
28 April 2026 · New Era →
Round 2 of the MTC Volleyball National League saw Blaze Access edge NDF Phoenix 3–2 in a five-set women's match, while defending champions Revivals bounced back with a 3–1 victory. Unam Queens and NamPol Volleyball Club also secured straight-sets wins, with intensity and team spirit defining the action at Ondangwa Tennis Courts.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is making progress toward its 2030 food self-sufficiency target through green schemes and increased local crop production. The country now produces 56% of its vegetables locally worth N$323 million, while agricultural exports reached N$2 billion in 2025/26, with green schemes generating N$67.4 million from maize and wheat harvests.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Government-appointed curators tasked with seizing assets linked to the Fishrot corruption scandal face legal hurdles and institutional delays in accessing foreign properties owned by suspects, with a February 2025 court order needed to extend seizure powers abroad. The curators report ongoing obstacles including uncooperative banks, missed meetings with defendants, and slow responses from financial institutions, hampering their efforts to catalogue and recover assets valued at over N$317 million.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Correctional Service has deepened its international engagement through partnerships with organisations including the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Corrections and Prisons Association, and achieved an 82% implementation rate of its Annual Plan in the 2025/2026 financial year, according to Commissioner-General Raphael Tuhafeni Hamunyela.
27 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Correctional Service Commissioner-General has inspected the maize plantation at Divundu Correctional Facility in Kavango East, which cultivates 120.7 hectares. The NCS operates farms to rehabilitate inmates, provide skills training, and reduce feeding costs through food self-sufficiency.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →