𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐂 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐖𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒.

A delegation from the SADC Election Observer Mission has visited Chongwe District to assess and understand how election officials are managing and implementing district-level electoral activities ahead of the 13 August 2026 General Elections.

The delegation, comprising Mr. Hitila Petrus, Mr. Nyahoza Sisy, Mr. Moyara Thabiso and Ms. Tenele Dlamini, interacted with Chongwe District Election Officer Mr. Damson Mukwato, to gain an insight into the progress of electoral preparations in the district.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the delegation to learn about the implementation of key election activities, the preparedness of election officials and the measures being undertaken to ensure that the electoral process is conducted effectively, transparently and in accordance with established procedures.

The visit forms part of the SADC Election Observer Mission’s engagement with stakeholders as it monitors preparations for the upcoming General Elections.