Namibia: Prisoners Sue Govt Over Internet Use for Studies

Eighteen inmates suing the prison authorities over a decision to end their internet access are awaiting a judgement in their case at the end of next week.

The inmates filed an urgent application against the minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security, Albert Kawana, Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) commissioner general Raphael Hamunyela and three NCS officials at the Windhoek High Court in March in an attempt to have their access to the internet and online study facilities…