insert_link Namibia Expert Urges Juvenile Justice Approach for 13-Year-Old Suspect Windhoek-based Clinical Psychologist Shaun Whittaker told our reporter Ritta Lotto that a 13-year-old accused of a serious crime should not be treated as an adult and must be handled within the juvenile justice system, which prioritizes rehabilitation and restorative justice over long-term imprisonment. This follows the arrest of a 13-year-old boy last week in Epako, near Gobabis, for allegedly fatally stabbing 26-year-old Nacky Menatzick and her three-year-old daughter, Delanie Menatzick, inside their home. today13 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Lawmakers set to debating prison conditions and equitable wealth distribution Lawmakers are set to debate prison conditions, infrastructure development, and equitable wealth distribution. Concerns are being raised about overcrowded correctional facilities and inadequate rehabilitation programs. Infrastructure talks are focusing on improving roads and public utilities in underserved regions. MPs are also examining how national resources are distributed under the One Namibia, One Nation principle. Further discussions are shaping potential reforms in these sectors. today6 March, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Psychologists connect traumatic brain injury to mental health problems Dr. Shaun Whittaker Psychologists have cautioned that traumatic brain injury can lead to different mental health challenges, including personality shifts, depression, and anxiety. These issues may result from brain damage, psychological trauma, or a combination of both, according to Windhoek-based psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker. Research by Howlett JR, Nelson LD, and Stein MB in Biological Psychiatry further supports this, explaining that TBI can cause a variety of […] today4 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Slams ANC for Failing to Address Drug Crisis ActionSA has condemned the ANC-led government’s failure to tackle South Africa’s escalating drug crisis. ActionSA’s Dereleen James criticised the ANC's dismissive remarks toward the Central Drug Authority’s plea for support, calling it a blatant failure of leadership. James outlined solutions, including deploying the military to gang hotspots, decriminalising drug use and mandating rehabilitation. She calls for communities plagued by addiction and crime to receive support: today15 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Namibia to Ratify SADC Prisoner Transfer Agreement The Namibian government is set to ratify the SADC Protocol on Inter-State Transfer of Sentenced Offenders, allowing Namibians convicted abroad to serve their sentences in Namibia. The proposal, introduced by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, aims to strengthen regional cooperation on criminal justice. If passed, the agreement will facilitate prisoner exchanges between Namibia and other SADC member states, ensuring humanitarian considerations and access to […] today14 February, 2025
Namibia NCS launches telephone system to support female inmates’ well-being https://youtu.be/_Q07mZwd8MA?si=sVTDh40uzGbUKhJV By Ketemba Tjipepa, via News on One The Namibian Correctional Service launched a Telio Telephone system at Windhoek's female correctional facility to enhance the welfare and overall condition of female inmates. This system is intended to provide inmates with a better means of communication, potentially reducing their sense of isolation and contributing positively to their mental and emotional well-being during their time in the […] today21 June, 2024
