Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha says there is an urgent need to renovate the Windhoek Correctional Facility.

The Ombudsman, accompanied by an observor team, made a late afternoon visit to the male section of the Windhoek Correctional Facility.

Following his visit there, he was satisfied with the general cleanliness; however, he says there is a need for more cleaning materials to assist the inmates in cleaning. 

He also commended the authorities at the correctional facility for having section heads and managing the different areas to keep order.

His visit included stopovers at the kitchen, hospital, workshops, clinic, and holding cell facility where the Fishrot case suspects are held.

The prison has a clinic with two wards; at the time of this visit, there were 35 inmates admitted.

There are a number of inmates who operate in the kitchen, repair sofas, and do tailoring to keep them busy.

Some of the inmates are involved in wood production.

Deputy Commissioner Veiko Armas, the officer in charge of the correctional facility, has commended the Ombudsman for visiting.

The correctional facility is currently training 61 inmates on tailoring and has 121 who are already in production.