The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) assured the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that elections will be held on Wednesday. With just under 44 million registered voters, the 2023 ballot will see a combined 100,000 candidates compete on a presidential, legislative, and provincial level—almost three-fold more than 2018’s 35,000 candidates. 26 candidates […]
The SADC Electoral Observation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Presidential, Legislative, and Provincial Elections was launched in Kinshasa on Saturday. This is in line with Article 3 of the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections, which provides that SADC shall observe all general elections held in its member states. Zambia’s President […]
Senior citizens in Hardap Region have expressed appreciation for a lunch treat and food hampers, an early Christmas gift from the Hardap Governor’s Office. The Hardap Governor’s Office hosted 820 elderly people at the Elders Day held at Mariental. The elders were spoiled with a manicure, haircuts, and hair blowouts. Putting on dancing […]
The Office of the Governor of the Kavango East Region, in cooperation with the Watjako Foundation, held an early Christmas party for the people with leprosy at Muroro Village. Most people with leprosy settled in Muroro Village, in the Mashare Constituency, mostly because of the hospital that was here as well as the center, which […]
Stakeholders in road safety are working to ensure that roads are safe for all by setting up checkpoints along the major roads. One such control point is on the Swakopmund-Henties Bay route. The Road Traffic Check Points will focus on examining vehicle conditions, ensuring drivers are sober, and identifying individuals with outstanding warrants of arrest. […]
Break-ins top the list of the weekend’s crime report, including at the Windhoek High Court and the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. On Friday, suspects gained entry to the Windhoek High Court at an unknown time with the intention of stealing. It is alleged that the suspects gained entrance through the back window and […]
Amid the festivities, the public is warned not to relax their guard but to be on the lookout for criminals or scammers who up their game during this time of the year. Safety and security are the number-one priorities of the Erongo Police at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Erongo Governor Neville Andre joined the police […]
In a deeply saddening discovery, the body of a baby girl, estimated to be between seven and nine months old, was found abandoned next to a municipality skip container on Etetewe Street, near the open market in Windhoek’s Hakahana Residential area, yesterday. One of the witnesses, Victoria Marcus, who stays nearby, said she was told […]
The Inspector General of the Police, Joseph Shikongo, has firmly instructed officers in the Zambezi Region not to compromise on the safety of the public. This directive was emphasized by Lieutenant Joseph Shikongo during his remarks at a police parade in Katima Mulilo. Lieutenant Shikongo assured the officers of his office support and that of […]
The Otjiwarongo Local Authority Council made a significant decision to cancel the scheduled interview process for the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. This pivotal role has remained vacant following the departure of Moses Matyayi, who transitioned to the City of Windhoek to serve in a similar capacity at the end of July this […]
