Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Minister Lucia Iipumbu says she is pleased with the continued growth and success of the Namibian Correctional Service's (NCS) offender rehabilitation and offender reintegration programmes.

Iipumbu said this at the 10th NCS graduation ceremony.

The service has enrolled 823 inmates in various rehabilitation programmes during the first half of 2026/2027.

Iipumbu says she is encouraged by the successful programmes aimed at addressing offending behaviour, promoting personal development, and preparing offenders for successful reintegration into society.

"I am particularly encouraged that rehabilitation programme completion rates exceeded the Service's target of 90%, reaching an impressive 95.65%. This achievement demonstrates the service's continued commitment to transforming lives, reducing recidivism, and equipping offenders with the skills and values necessary to become productive members of society upon release."

Under the offender reintegration, 128 offenders completed Community Service Orders, while 493 completed the community-based sentences.

"Equally noteworthy is the achievement of a 100% completion rate for Community Service Orders and a 97.2% completion rate for Community Supervision programmes. These outcomes reflect the effectiveness of alternative sentencing interventions and reinforce the important role of community corrections in supporting rehabilitation, reducing reoffending, and promoting safer communities."

Another commendable achievement is the Services contribution to the country's food security, through its agricultural programme.