Candidates in run-off local elections in Remilia constituency (Souk Jedid delegation/Sidi Bouzid) Abdelwaheb Dahri ( 375 votes in the first round) and Mahmoud Sakhri (309 votes) voiced interest in developing agriculture. Abdelwaheb Dahri promises in his election platform to adopt a new approach to achieve grain and fodder self-sufficiency, promote the use of solar energy in agricultury and industry and seek to grant loans to farmers and create a wholesale market in the region. Better healthcare services and a sports and cultural centre for local youth are additiona pledges. Mahmoud Sakhri's election platform is premised on promoting agriculture, laying out rural tracks and rehabilitating the irrigated area at El Hjar and Goulebd. He also undertook to grant small loans to unemployed young people and create leisure areas for children. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
‘If it’s the will of God, we shall go home with the trophy’ – Trezeguet
Egypt's top marksman Mahmoud Trezeguet has said, their generation will win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if it is the will of God. Egypt scaled through to the next stage of the 2023 AFCON with three points having drawn in all three games. Trezeguet, who was crowned the 'Man of the Match' after grabbing their second equaliser late on, remained bullish about their chances after reaching the knockouts. 'With 10 years in the national team for me, there is nothing above football. 'If it pleases God, our generation would leave with the trophy because we want to make history.' 'We gave everything for this qualification with fantastic teammates. Now the real competition begins,' noted Trezeguet. Commenting on the knockout stages, Trezeguest said they would count on experience to advance in the competition. 'In the knockout matches, our experience would make the difference if God wills and we will go to the end,' Trezeguet insisted. Source: Ghana News Agency
Cape Verde splits points with Egypt
Cape Verde held Egypt to a two all draw game on Monday evening in their final group game of the Africa Cup of Nations. Both sides have secured slots in the Round of 16 of the competition, A dramatic equalizer by Bryan Teixeira in the dying minutes of stoppage time levelled what looked to be a hard-fought victory for the Pharaohs. After initially taking the lead in the 45th minute, the Blue Sharks were in the driving seat of what could have been an historic full haul of points in Group B. However, the score was levelled five minutes into the second half after Mahmoud Trezeguet showed composure in the box to execute a tidy finish. With the match set to end with a goal apiece, the in-form Mostafa Mohamed artistically chested down a difficult ball to lob it over the oncoming keeper with a goal that sent the Egyptian supporters into a frenzy. As the former champions prepared to wrap up the victory, Bryan Teixeira spoilt the celebrations after capitalizing on a defensive error to fire the ball into the back of the net and salvage a point for the Blue Sharks who finish top of Group B, followed by the Egyptians as they both seal a place in the next round. Source: Ghana News Agency
Newborn baby rescued from pit latrine at Oshilulu village
KATIMA MULILO: A newborn baby girl was rescued from a pit latrine at Oshilulu village in the Omusati Region on Sunday. The Namibian Police Force's Crime Investigations Coordinator for Omusati, Moses Simaho, told Nampa a 30-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the matter. He said the woman is under police guard at the Okahao District Hospital and faces charges of attempted murder, concealment of birth and defeating the course of justice. 'It is alleged that the suspect gave birth to a baby girl while at home and thereafter dumped the baby in the pit latrine,' Simaho said. The woman reportedly went to the Okahao District Hospital and told the nurses she had a miscarriage when she went to the toilet. Simaho indicated that the baby was uninjured and was taken to the same hospital in order for her condition to be monitored. Police investigations into the matter continue. Source: The Namibia Press Agency
School and cuca shop damaged in arson incidents in Oshana Region
KATIMA MULILO: The Namibian Police Force in the Oshana Region is investigating a case of arson after the Uukwiyoongwe Combined School in Oshakati was allegedly set alight by an unknown suspect. Oshana Community Affairs Inspector Thomas Aiyambo told Nampa the arson incident occurred around 14h40 on Saturday. According to Aiyambo, the fire was noticed by community members, who rushed to the scene and notified the police and firefighters. A classroom and library caught fire, but the damage was minimised thanks to the immediate intervention of community members, the police, and municipal firefighters. 'The windows of the library building were allegedly broken, and matchsticks were scattered at the windows outside, but they managed to stop the fire,' Aiyambo said. In an unrelated incident, a 31-year-old man allegedly set fire to a cuca shop at Uuvudhiya village, also in the Oshana Region, Friday night. According to Aiyambo, the suspect set fire to the cuca shop built with thatch, wood, and zinc sheets after the man and the owner of the cuca shop had an argument. 'The suspect allegedly lost his N.dollars 70 and his cellphone screen was damaged when he was fighting with the complainant earlier on,' he said. He added that this angered the suspect, who allegedly decided to set fire to the cuca shop, which was destroyed in the fire. Police investigations continue. Source: The Namibia Press Agency