The Judicial Service Commission says all magistrates who applied for appointment as judges to the civil stream of the High Court did not meet the requirements during a recruitment process conducted last year.

Grootfontein Municipality is currently without a Chief Executive Officer but plans to fill the vacancy next year.

The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Indileni Lungameni, reports that the council has received 30 applications for the position.

Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo says plans to revolutionise the recruitment process within the police force, aiming to foster greater diversity and inclusivity that mirror the nation's demographic landscape, are well on track.

Consultations by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources to discuss the recruitment process for the 700 Okapale fishermen have started at Walvis Bay.

The consultations are being conducted with the successful bidder of horse mackerel and hike quota.