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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86145, member: 27"]
A structural shake-up just kicked off, signaling a push to unclog bureaucracy and tighten how prisons actually function.

Workshop launches internal rethink
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[*]The Namibian Correctional Service opened a four-day review session.
[*]Focus locks on efficiency and coordination.
[*]Senior staff are packed into the process.
[*]Output aims for practical fixes.
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Why the structure feels outdated
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[*]The current setup dates back to April 2020.
[*]Tweaks landed later without a full overhaul.
[*]New facilities got folded in unevenly.
[*]Five years of strain finally forced action.
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What the review targets
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[*]Raphael Hamunyela framed the goal clearly.
[*]Roles and reporting lines get untangled.
[*]Duplication and red tape face trimming.
[*]Gaps hurting security get flagged.
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Functions under the microscope
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[*]Security operations enter the spotlight.
[*]Rehabilitation and education get aligned.
[*]Health, HR, and finance pulled together.
[*]ICT and planning were also reviewed.
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Career and workload pain points
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[*]Acting posts dragging on get addressed.
[*]Uneven workloads are marked as a problem.
[*]Career growth bottlenecks are called out.
[*]Morale is tied directly to structure.
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What success should look like
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[*]Accountability mechanisms sharpened.
[*]Performance tracking cleaned up.
[*]Service quality expected to rise.
[*]Recommendations promised, not excuses.
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