NAWEC Managing Director Gallo Saidy conducted a media briefing in Batokunku yesterday regarding widespread electricity theft. The utility company identified more than 25 unauthorized power connections within the Batokunku area alone. Saidy emphasized that such practices threaten public safety and constitute illegal activities. He warned that disciplinary measures would target both staff members and civilians engaging in these violations. The director urged community members to report suspicious electrical installations to the appropriate authorities.
Senior Manager Baboucarr Awe explained how unauthorized connections destabilize the electrical network. These improper installations generate technical losses that create financial burdens...
King Mohammed VI of Morocco authorized emergency assistance for Palestinian populations on July 30, 2025, with particular focus on Gaza residents. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates announced this directive through an official statement. The timing coincided with Throne Day celebrations and demonstrated the monarch's consistent advocacy as Al-Quds Committee Chairman. Morocco allocated approximately 180 tons of essential supplies for this humanitarian mission. The shipment contains food staples, infant formula, children's necessities, medical supplies, and surgical instruments designed for vulnerable groups.
Additional items comprise protective blankets, shelter tents, and supplementary...
Dippa Kunda residents endure devastating floods each rainy season that damage homes and threaten community health. Kaddy Kaluga reports repeated destruction of batik fabrics, identification documents, and food supplies when floodwater enters dwellings. The polluted stream attracts children despite unsafe conditions, while mosquitoes create additional discomfort for families. Mamat Jallow describes the area as a problematic junction where multiple waterways converge and cause persistent flooding. Illegal dumping at night worsens the crisis by sending waste directly into residential areas.
The West Africa Coastal Areas project addresses these challenges through comprehensive planning and community support. Haruna Cham confirms monthly...
Former Registrar General Alieu Jallow testified before lawmakers about asset recovery failures under the previous administration. His office physically examined just 36 properties from a court-ordered list of 131 assets linked to ex-President Yahya Jammeh. The sudden formation of the Janneh Commission disrupted verification efforts before completion. Jallow admitted to never requesting the supporting documents attached to the High Court order authorizing state recovery operations.
Parliamentary committee members questioned how authorities conducted evictions without proper ground verification. Jallow explained that verbal instructions from the Attorney General guided displacement actions rather than written directives. His team...
The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice demands an official government response regarding the Tanji Bird Reserve controversy. Malagen published an investigative report on July 28, 2025, that implicated lawyer Essa Faal, businessman Kalilou Wague, and Indian entrepreneur Nandkishore Rajwani. Multiple government departments remain silent despite serious environmental concerns raised by the investigation. The organization criticizes the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Land, the Ministry of Environment, the Department of Parks and Wildlife, and the Gambia Tourism Board for their lack of response. EFSCRJ describes the situation as precarious and urges President Adama Barrow to clarify the reserve's current status.
Former...
Magistrate I. Jallow denied bail for two men facing charges under Gambian criminal law on Tuesday. Muhammed Krubally and Muhammed Jawo appeared before the Brusubi Magistrates' Court without legal representation. Assistant Superintendent O. Bobb represented police interests during the proceedings. The defendants entered not guilty pleas when the charges were read aloud. Both men face accusations stemming from alleged conduct on May 18, 2025.
Police allege the pair engaged in prohibited activities at Old Yundum within the West Coast Region. The prosecution filed charges under Section 147(1) of the Criminal Code. Authorities describe the alleged behavior as grossly indecent between males. ASP Bobb argued against releasing the defendants...
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced that the Transport Ministry surpassed its allocated budget during the first half of 2025. The department received 5.444 billion Zimbabwe dollars but expended 6.305 billion Zimbabwe dollars, creating a 16 percent overspend. Minister Ncube commended the ministry's achievements despite the budget excess. The government allocated ZiG7.9 billion total for transportation infrastructure through the Road Development Programme. These investments demonstrate the administration's commitment to modernizing transport networks across the country.
President Mnangagwa officially opened the Trabablas Interchange on May 30, 2025, marking a significant infrastructure milestone. This multi-level structure eliminated...
The Johannesburg High Court delivered a significant judgment on July 29, 2025, affirming citizens' constitutional rights to question and record police officers during their duties. Attorney Jacobs received R250,000 in damages after his unlawful arrest for filming a police roadblock near his residence. The court determined that asking questions and demanding explanations from officers does not constitute interference with police work. Citizens may photograph or record police activities provided they do not impede official duties. The ruling establishes that ordinary people possess the same recording rights as journalists.
The judgment reinforces constitutional protections for freedom of expression and access to information. Police...
Two women died by drowning at the Nyaure River in Bindura during a mermaid spirit worship ceremony. A self-proclaimed prophet conducted the ritual session that aimed to contact spiritual beings believed to inhabit sacred waters. The religious leader lost his wife during the incident while attempting to rescue another participant. Officials from ZBC confirmed the prophet led the group into the water after claiming spirits had taken one woman. The ceremony represents part of a growing trend among young women seeking wealth through manjuzu practices.
Headman Masembura condemned the unauthorized spiritual activities at the sacred water location. He emphasized that proper protocols must be followed when conducting rituals at such sites. The...
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