NGOCC says it regrets the violence and confusion that characterised some nomination events across the country, including reports of duplicated and disputed adoption certificates. In a statement Sunday, NGOCC Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe said political violence remained one of the major barriers preventing women from actively participating in politics. Katebe added that the Council awaited the official list of validly nominated candidates from the ECZ to assess the extent to which female representation had been reflected among adopted candidates. “At the commencement of nominations, NGOCC extended solidarity and support to female aspirants across the country. We supported women contesting under various political parties as well as independent candidates. We are encouraged by the notable number of women who successfully filed...