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The farmers in all eight constituencies of the Zambezi region will soon receive tractors from the agriculture ministry to cater to their ploughing needs.

A soaring public debt bill, underperforming State-owned entities and a need to urgently diversify the domestic economy were some of the main concerns that emerged at yesterday’s tabling of the mid-year budget review. 

Three judges of the Windhoek High Court yesterday reserved their judgment on a constitutional challenge of the validity of the common law crimes of sodomy and unnatural offences, and all statutory enactments that refer to or incorporate such crimes.

While maintaining a hardline on parastatals relying on government handouts, finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi allocated an additional N$250 million to the struggling meat corporation, Meatco.

The massive Ongos Valley housing development on the northern outskirts of Windhoek has reaffirmed its intention to generate some of its own electricity using renewable solar energy.

Namibia’s two top racehorses clinched victory in the main races of the Alex Angermund commemoration competition held in Rehoboth on Saturday in collaboration with Standard Bank Namibia.

Riverheights Football Academy and DAMA SC produced dazzling two-legged semifinal matches in the U/15 of the HopSol completion, with the two teams drawing both matches one-all and leaving their fate to the dreaded penalty shootout.

The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) recorded a loss of N$270 million during the 2022/23 financial year, compared to N$185 million the previous year. 

The International University of Management (IUM) continued its tradition of excellence last Friday, conferring qualifications upon 832 students during its vibrant summer convocation ceremony at the institution’s main campus. 

The Omafo Private School in Helao Nafidi town, Ohangwena region, has made it its mission to offer special education to learners with disabilities.