The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team, the Leopards, have secured a crucial win in the CAN 2027 qualifiers, beating Zimbabwe 2-1 at the National Sports Stadium in Harare. Goals from Yoane Wissa and Samuel Moutoussamy in the first half gave the Leopards a comfortable lead, although Marshall Munetsi scored a late goal for Zimbabwe in the 90th+3 minute. This win marks the Leopards' second consecutive victory, following their win against Equatorial Guinea.
The Leopards now top Group E with six points, ahead of other teams in the group. The team's coach and players have expressed satisfaction with their performance, but acknowledge that there is still work to be done to secure qualification for the CAN 2027 tournament. The team's next match will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing to the tournament. According to Radio Okapi, the Leopards' victory has generated significant interest and excitement among fans in the DR Congo.
In other news, the DR Congo government has launched the mapping exercise for the second national census, a crucial step towards conducting the actual census in 2027. The exercise, launched in Kinshasa, aims to identify households and geolocate infrastructure, providing essential data for development planning. The government has deployed 130,735 agents to conduct the mapping exercise, which will use digital tablets to collect data.
The census mapping exercise is a significant undertaking, with a budget of $192 million allocated for the process. The government has assured citizens that the data collected will be secure and that the exercise will be conducted in a transparent and efficient manner. The DR Congo has already made a contribution of $30 million to support the census process, with international partners also providing support.
The launch of the census mapping exercise has been widely covered in the DR Congo media, with many outlets highlighting the significance of the exercise for the country's development. The government has emphasized the importance of accurate data for planning and resource allocation, and has called on citizens to cooperate with the census agents.
The DR Congo media has also highlighted the technological innovations being used in the census mapping exercise, including the use of digital tablets to collect data. This is expected to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the exercise, and to provide real-time data for development planning. The government has expressed confidence that the census will provide a comprehensive picture of the country's population and infrastructure.
The Leopards' victory and the launch of the census mapping exercise are significant developments in the DR Congo, highlighting the country's progress in sports and development. The government and citizens are eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these initiatives, which are expected to have a positive impact on the country's development and international standing.
Key points
- The DR Congo Leopards lead Group E in the CAN 2027 qualifiers with a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe.
- The DR Congo government launches the census mapping exercise, a crucial step towards conducting the national census in 2027.
- The census mapping exercise has a budget of $192 million and will use digital tablets to collect data.
