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Hardap’s unemployment hits 32%
Joe-Chintha Garises MARIENTAL – Hardap governor Riaan McNab has said youth empowerment, infrastructure development and service delivery remain key priorities for the region, as it seeks to address a 32% unemployment rate. In his state of the region address (Sora) in Mariental on Monday, McNab said the region continues to align its development agenda with... The post Hardap’s unemployment hits 32% appeared first on New Era .
Mariental Residents Association withdraws councillor citing ‘unlawful’ swearing-in
Allexer Namundjembo The Mariental Residents Association (MRA) has withdrawn Daniel Dawid Gariseb as a local authority councillor with immediate effect hours after he was sworn in, citing his expulsion from the association and claiming he was not the rightful candidate on its gazetted list. In a letter dated 8 June 2026 addressed to Mariental municipality […]
Hardap records increase in crime, with over 4,000 cases reported
Staff Reporter A TOTAL of 4,374 criminal cases were recorded in the Hardap Region over the past year, representing an increase of 5.09%. This was announced by Hardap Governor Riaan Charles McNab during his recent State of the Region Address (SORA) in Mariental. He revealed that Rehoboth and Mariental recorded the highest crime rates in ... The post Hardap records increase in crime, with over 4,000 cases reported appeared first on Informanté .
Rehoboth restores water to schools
The Rehoboth Town Council restored water to all schools on Tuesday, after shutting off water due to non-payment of water bills. The council’s chief executive, Ronald Windswaai, made the announcement on Tuesday. “The temporary suspension of services was undertaken within the framework of a directive issued by the minister on 21 May, which called upon […] The post Rehoboth restores water to schools appeared first on The Namibian .
Hardap invests in agriculture and tourism to drive economic growth
Hardap governor Riaan McNab says agriculture and tourism remain critical pillars of the regional economy, with the government investing in farmer support programmes, climate resilience initiatives and tourism development projects aimed at creating jobs and stimulating economic growth. Delivering the state of the region address at Mariental on Monday, McNab said sustained investment in agriculture […] The post Hardap invests in agriculture and tourism to drive economic growth appeared first on Th
Ovakalimo vomoMariental otava pula omayakulo amuni a nuka po
Ovakalimo vomolukanda ledina Empelheim Extension 5 moMariental Etivali ova shangela muni omukanda, tava pula va pewe olusheno nomayakulo okuwilika oimbodi a nuka po molukanda. Omukanda, wa yandjwa komuleli wolukanda, Kristophina Hoitembo kumayola wodoolopa, Ethel Isaacks, owa ti kutya omumbwe yolushelo oi li omukundu unene tau hepeke eenghalamwenyo dovakalimo. She likolelela komukanda, omumbwe yolusheno oya fininika […] The post Ovakalimo vomoMariental otava pula omayakulo amuni a nuka po appear
Sinomine offers farm for rent
The Sinomine Tsumeb Community Trust is offering a farm for rent at Stampriet in the Hardap region. The commercial agricultural plot is 12 hectares, and interested parties are invited to rent, operate and manage the agricultural operations. The community trust advertised the plot yesterday. “Key features of the property [include] six climate-controlled greenhouses equipped with […] The post Sinomine offers farm for rent appeared first on The Namibian .
Nama Festival to showcase Traces of Violence exhibition this weekend in Keetmanshoop
The 7th Annual Nama Cultural Festival 2026 is taking place from 28 May to 31 May and features a packed programme celebrating Nama heritage including hosting Traces of Violence, an art exhibition, at the Westdene Stadium in Keetmanshoop. During April, the same exhibition was also held in Lüderitz and Mariental. The Organisers said the exhibition […]
Shark Island remembrance calls for unity
Staff Reporter DEPUTY Speaker of the National Assembly Phillipus Katamelo has called on Namibians to embrace forgiveness, unity, and historical truth while preserving the memory of the 1904–1908 genocide during the joint ||Kharas and Hardap regional commemoration held at Shark Island in Lüderitz. Delivering the keynote address on Genocide Remembrance Day, Katamelo described Shark Island ... The post Shark Island remembrance calls for unity appeared first on Informanté .
||Kharas and Hardap drive unity and development talks ahead of Genocide Remembrance Day
Staff Reporter THE ||Kharas and Hardap regions have gathered in Lüderitz ahead of the annual Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration, with regional leadership rolling out a two-day programme aimed at promoting unity, remembrance, and development through dialogue on heritage, youth empowerment, and inclusive economic growth. The programme, led by ||Kharas Governor Hon. Dawid Gertze and Hardap ... The post ||Kharas and Hardap drive unity and development talks ahead of Genocide Remembrance Day appea
NNN kapandwire yirugana ya!Gonte’s
Eba Kandovazu Presidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah momapeu kakadingwire momukunda gwaHardap morwa nomfa daRegional Coordinator gwaSWAPO Joplin !Gontes. age kamutjangwilire asi mpitisili godami galituramo, eparu lyendi kulitjangwilire koyirugana arugana, nefumadeko ntani noruhafo. Apa nye kahuyungire pediworoko kalikereko mo Venduka, Nandi- ndaitwah katente asi nomfa dendi !Gontes, mo 4 May 2026, ezuva lyoolyo atudiworoka sihorokwa saCassinga somvhura ezi... The post NNN kapandwire yirugana ya!Gonte
China-backed agricultural project trains 121 farmers
Namibia and China are reviewing progress made under a joint agricultural cooperation programme being implemented at the Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre (Tazac) in the Hardap region. According to the ministry, the project initially planned four technical training sessions for about 80 participants, but five sessions have already been conducted, reaching 121 farmers and staff […] The post China-backed agricultural project trains 121 farmers appeared first on The Namibian .
!Gontes okwa li omuhanganifi– Nandi-Ndaitwah
Presidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa hokolola omuunganeki woSwapo koHardap, nakufya Joplin !Gontes, kutya okwa li omuhanganifi nokwa li omuleli e yadi ohole oo kwa li a itavela mokuyambula po vakwao noku va fimaneka. Eshi kwa li ta popi pepako laye mOvenduka Olomakaya, Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa ti ongushu ya!Gontes nai twikile okuwilika Ovanamibia nokondje yopolitika. “Efyo laye itali […] The post !Gontes okwa li omuhanganifi– Nandi-Ndaitwah appeared first on The Namibian .
Hardap school pupils sent home without reports over ink shortage
Pupils at J&W Mouton Primary School on farm Karanas near Rehoboth were sent home for the semester holiday without report cards due to a shortage of ink and other administrative challenges at the school. Parents say the situation has left pupils, especially Grade 7s, disadvantaged as some need their reports to apply for placement at […] The post Hardap school pupils sent home without reports over ink shortage appeared first on The Namibian .
Damara suffering overlooked – Kawango
Joe-chintha Garises REHOBOTH – Senior traditional councillor of the !Ainîdaman Traditional Community, Gaob Kawango says many members of the ǂNūkhoen (Damara) community feel that their historical suffering during the colonial era has been overlooked and insufficiently recognised within Namibia’s genocide discourse and commemorative narratives. Kawango, also known by his indigenous and artistic names !Gawax’mâ !Khâxa... The post Damara suffering overlooked – Kawango appeared first on New Era .
Four succumb to plane crash near Sossusvlei
Staff Reporter FOUR passengers, one pilot, and three German tourists died after the plane they had been travelling in crashed and burned in Hammersdal near Sossusvlei in the Hardap Region. According to Philippine Lundama, the Acting Director of the Directorate of Aircraft Accident Investigation (DAAI), the plane crashed around 11:00. “According to them, there are ... The post Four succumb to plane crash near Sossusvlei appeared first on Informanté .
Rehoboth honours history at 111th Sam !Khubis commemoration
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH — The 111th Sam !Khubis commemoration opened in Rehoboth last Thursday with solemn rituals, prayer and reflection as community members marked one of the most significant dates on their cultural calendar. Day one concluded with the Gelofte Diens (Vow Service) at the Hermanus van Wyk Gedenksaal (community hall), followed by a church... The post Rehoboth honours history at 111th Sam !Khubis commemoration appeared first on New Era .
Planned power outage to affect Rehoboth and surrounding areas on 13 May
Staff Reporter NAMPOWER has announced a planned power outage scheduled for 13 May 2026, which will affect Rehoboth and several surrounding areas and farms as maintenance work is carried out on high-voltage equipment and power lines. According to NamPower, the outage will take place from 08:00 to 16:00 and will affect the Rehoboth Substation, including ... The post Planned power outage to affect Rehoboth and surrounding areas on 13 May appeared first on Informanté .
Sam !Khubis commemoration begins with tribute to Baster resistance
Staff Reporter THE 111th Sam !Khubis commemoration officially commenced in Rehoboth on Thursday, with members of the Rehoboth Baster community gathering to honour the courage and sacrifices of their ancestors who resisted German colonial forces during the historic Battle of Sam !Khubis on 8 May 1915. Day one of the commemoration concluded with a Gelofte ... The post Sam !Khubis commemoration begins with tribute to Baster resistance appeared first on Informanté .
Rehoboth and surrounding areas to endure eight-hour power outage
Residents of Rehoboth and several surrounding areas will experience a planned power outage next Wednesday from 08h00 to 16h00 due to maintenance work on the Klein Aub 66-kilovolt power line. The outage was announced in a notice issued by the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) last month. Areas expected to be affected include all surrounding farms, […] The post Rehoboth and surrounding areas to endure eight-hour power outage appeared first on The Namibian .
Reho Expo: Blends agriculture, enterprise, community
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH – The 9th edition of the annual Reho Expo, organised by the Rehoboth Community Trust, officially concluded over the weekend after three days of vibrant agricultural activities, local enterprise showcases, and community engagement at the town’s expo grounds. The event was officially inaugurated by Rehoboth Mayor Jackie ǂKhariseb, who emphasised the expo’s... The post Reho Expo: Blends agriculture, enterprise, community appeared first on New Era .
Gibeon kuna kara negano asi pakare egano lyomambo pwanarunye
Lorato Khobetsi Ndango zegendeso zaGibeon momukunda gwaHardap kuna kugazara kukara nomavango getungo giomanzi, omu navakara nye negano lyokukwata siruwo asi ngapi navagusapo udigu wokupira mambo posiruwo esi vana kara naso omu mambo gana sesupa. Eyi kuna kumoneka nawa nawa morwa sinzi sovakurupe vetu kuna tungu momambo goyipereki ndi asi yimbashu. Munasipundiu gondango gendeso zaGibeon Ellerien... The post Gibeon kuna kara negano asi pakare egano lyomambo pwanarunye appeared first on New Era .
Oministili yoikwameni oya tameka opolohalama i na sha nomaufemba moHardap
Omupedu minista woikwameni, Omatembu nEameno, Eduward Wambo, okwa indila ovakalimo moHoachanas noStampriet moshitopolwahoololo shaHardap opo va fimaneke okumona omaufemba opashiwana. Ta ti omaufemba aa fimana nohaa vatele ovanhu va dule okumona eemhito. Oshinima eshi Wambo, okwe shi popya poshoongalele shoshiwana Etivali, ongombinga yeenghendabala doministili dokutwala ouyelele moshiwana u na sha nokushangifa eedjapo domadalo, oumutwe voshilongo […] The post Oministili yoikwameni oya tameka opol
Heavy thundershowers predicted for southern Namibia today
Staff Reporter SUBSTANTIAL showers are expected today, with the heaviest thundershowers predicted to affect the southern parts of the country. This forecast comes from the Namibia Meteorological Services, which has indicated that the Hardap and //Kharas regions are likely to experience heavy thundershowers, potentially leading to flash floods. The public is therefore advised to exercise ... The post Heavy thundershowers predicted for southern Namibia today appeared first on Informanté .
How the Banks Block Namibia’s Development
Many people in Namibia are like Ernest (or more correctly, Ernst Christian) from Mariental. Ernest is a final-year information technology student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. Ernest is bright, hard-working and wants to start a business in the logistics sector, but like most young Namibians he has no start-up capital and does […] The post How the Banks Block Namibia’s Development appeared first on The Namibian .
Gibeon pushes for long-term housing solutions
Lorato Khobetsi The Gibeon Village Council in the Hardap region is considering more structured, long-term interventions to address the current housing crisis. This is as it observes an increase in elderly residents living in dilapidated shacks. Chairperson of the Gibeon Village Council Ellerien //Kheibes said the council aims to develop a strategic plan informed by...
Walking to school through faeces
Residents suffer Gibeon’s sewerage mess “You can’t open your front door because of the mess outside.” Katrina Holstead says she has had to endure a terrible stench and an eyesore in her yard for the past few years. She and other residents of Gibeon in the Hardap region say they continue to suffer the consequences […] The post Walking to school through faeces appeared first on The Namibian .