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The Management of Magistrate Courts Records in Namibia

The Management of Magistrate Courts Records in Namibia

Ruth M. Abankwah, Meameno N. Hamutumwa
Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 11
ISBN13: 9781522519652|ISBN10: 1522519653|EISBN13: 9781522519669
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1965-2.ch010
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Abankwah, Ruth M., and Meameno N. Hamutumwa. "The Management of Magistrate Courts Records in Namibia." Managing Knowledge Resources and Records in Modern Organizations, edited by Priti Jain and Nathan Mnjama, IGI Global, 2017, pp. 168-178. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-1965-2.ch010

APA

Abankwah, R. M. & Hamutumwa, M. N. (2017). The Management of Magistrate Courts Records in Namibia. In P. Jain & N. Mnjama (Eds.), Managing Knowledge Resources and Records in Modern Organizations (pp. 168-178). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-1965-2.ch010

Chicago

Abankwah, Ruth M., and Meameno N. Hamutumwa. "The Management of Magistrate Courts Records in Namibia." In Managing Knowledge Resources and Records in Modern Organizations, edited by Priti Jain and Nathan Mnjama, 168-178. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-1965-2.ch010

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Abstract

This chapter is based on a study prompted by concerns about delayed cases in Namibian magistrate courts. The purpose was to examine the prevailing records management practices. The study was conducted in seven regions which were purposively selected based on location or population. Data was collected by means of observations and face-to-face interviews. The study revealed that: some magistrate courts did not adhere to records management standards resulting in an absence of a records management policy, classification schemes, retention schedules, shortage of storage space, lack of physical security and untrained record staff. The study recommends employment of trained records personnel; staff awareness in the management of the Namibia Case Information System (NAMCIS); install CCTV and maintain air conditioners in records storage facilities; ensure that the National Archives of Namibia fast tracks the process of approving requests for transfer or destruction of magistrate courts' records; and uphold records management standards.

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