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Convicted Murderer and Former Magistrate Sue for Conjugal Visits and Better Conditions

Kevan Townsend, an American convicted of murder, and former magistrate Jaco Kennedy, awaiting trial, appeared in the Windhoek High Court seeking conjugal and private family visits. They are suing various officials, including the Minister of Home Affairs and the Commissioner General of the Namibian Correctional Service, alleging rights violations. The two claim their 2021 request for privileges like conjugal visits and amenities was ignored, and they suffer from inhumane treatment, […]

today23 July, 2024

Namibia

Prison Farms: Bridging Rehabilitation, Skill Development, and Community Growth

    Prison farms alleviate the tax burden by utilizing inmate labor for agricultural production, supplying food for inmates. In the same breathe, inmates gain transformative skills and enhancing employability. Moreover, these initiatives foster economic development in rural communities. Namibian Correctional Services Commissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela.  

today15 February, 2024