Namibian Correctional Service

📍Omaruru | Strengthening Capacity in Disciplinary Inquiry Procedures

Senior Management of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS), comprising Senior Managers from National Headquarters, Regional Commanders, Officers in Charge, and selected Deputy Officers in Charge, are currently attending a five-day interactive workshop on Disciplinary Inquiry Procedures at the Lucius Sumbwanyambe Mahoto Correctional Service Training College in Omaruru.

The workshop, which runs from 08 to 12 June 2026, is aimed at enhancing the capacity of senior management to correctly interpret and apply prescribed disciplinary procedures. Participants are being equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the effective, fair and consistent implementation of disciplinary processes in the ex*****on of their official duties.

The training is facilitated by officers from the Directorate of Legal Services and Discipline and forms part of the Namibian Correctional Service's ongoing commitment to promoting professionalism, accountability and sound governance within the Service.

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The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) proudly joined the nation in sending off Namibia’s National Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams ahead of the CAVB Zone VI Senior Nations Olympic Qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 07–14 June 2026.

The athletes received their national colours and took the Athletes’ Oath as they prepare to represent Namibia on the international stage.

NCS is particularly proud that 13 members of the national teams are serving officers and employees of the Service.

We wish both teams safe travels and every success as they compete for Namibia. 🇳🇦🏐

WINDHOEK – Manufacturing, Leather Tanning and Processing company, Nakara, has donated leather valued at N$100,000 to the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) to support offender rehabilitation and skills training programmes.

The donated leather will be utilised in industrial workshops at correctional facilities, where inmates receive practical training in upholstery, leatherwork, arts and crafts, and the production of various leather goods. The initiative is expected to enhance skill development opportunities and provide offenders with marketable skills to support their reintegration into society.

Speaking during the handover, Managing Director Max Schaefes underscored the importance of equipping offenders with skills that remain relevant in an evolving labour market.

He noted that there is a growing need for skills transfer in trades that are less susceptible to technological disruption, adding that practical craftsmanship and leatherwork continue to offer viable opportunities for self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Schaefes further revealed that the company has worked with former inmates who are now operating successful leathercraft businesses, describing their achievements as evidence of the positive impact of skills training provided within correctional facilities.

Upon receiving the donation, Deputy Commissioner-General for Correctional Operations, Sam Shaalulange, expressed appreciation to Nakara for its generous contribution and continued support for offender rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives.

The Commissioner-General of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS), Raphael Tuhafeni Hamunyela, has successfully concluded his official working visit to the Gobabis Correctional Facility.

Building on his previous visit which heavily emphasized maintaining institutional discipline, this engagement shifted focus toward core staff matters. During his interactions with senior management and correctional officers, the Commissioner-General addressed critical areas including staff welfare, promotion structures, transport logistics, and the vital role of truth and discipline in public service.

This visit forms part of an ongoing nationwide initiative to strengthen operational efficiency and elevate service delivery, following similar regional engagements at the Katima Mulilo and Divundu Correctional Facilities in March 2026.

Looking ahead, Commissioner-General Hamunyela announced that he will embark on a comprehensive nationwide tour of all NCS facilities starting 20 July 2026. This initiative will allow him to engage directly with all correctional personnel to ensure the continuous advancement of correctional excellence across the country.

Commissioner General Raphael Tuhafeni Hamunyela conducted an official working visit to the Gobabis Correctional Facility, where he engaged with senior management and correctional staff on matters relating to service delivery, operational efficiency, and the advancement of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) mandate.

The visit formed part of a series of official engagements aimed at strengthening correctional service delivery across the country, following similar visits to the Katima Mulilo and Divundu Correctional Facilities in March 2026.