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HARDAP SPELLING BEE PROMOTES LITERACY AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

HARDAP GOVERNOR DONATES TO COMMUNITY PROJECTS, SMALL BUSINESSES AND VULNERABLE RESIDENTS

REHOBOTH’S NORTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OFFICIALLY HANDED OVER

Hardap Governor’s Cup returns to Rehoboth this weekend

Ndapandula Vanyika The Office of the Hardap Governor has announced the return of the 2026 Hardap Governor’s Sports Cup, scheduled for 23 to 25 October at the Rehoboth Stadium. According to organiser Rhuuksie //Garoeb, the tournament will be held under the theme “Unity Through Sport” and will feature football, netball and volleyball, bringing together teams... The post Hardap Governor’s Cup returns to Rehoboth this weekend appeared first on New Era .

REHOBOTH COUNCIL CONFIRMED AS LAWFUL OWNER OF LAKE OANOB LAND

Hardap education director confirms HFMD at Karanas

Adolf Kaure  The Hardap regional education Director Paulus Lewin, confirmed that they are aware of the situation of 19 learners at J & W Mouton Primary

South owes N$693.3m to NamPower

Local authorities and regional councils in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions owe NamPower a combined N$693.3 million by mid-September, urban and rural development minister James Sank...

Mariental man denies involvement in girlfriend’s murder

Iuze Mukube   A 30-year-old man from Mariental who is accused of murdering his teenage girlfriend between 2 and 3 May 2021 at a farm in Gibeon,

State seeks lengthy jail term for baby rapist

Iuze Mukube   State advocate Dominic Lisulo has urged the court to impose a sentence of more than 20 years imprisonment on a Hardap resident convicted of ki

Sankwasa calls for swift launch of Sored

KEETMANSHOOP – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa last week urged //Kharas and Hardap regional stakeholders to speedily deliberate on t

Sankwasa ponders on southern local councils’ debts

KEETMANSHOOP - Urban and Rural Development Minister, James Sankwasa, expressed his utmost disappointment towards local authorities in the //Kharas and Hardap re

‘Mariental Trade Festival will conform to FMD restrictions’

Chairperson of the 2026 Mariental Trade Festival Organising Committee, Unomasa Kavita, told New Era in an exclusive interview recently that, given the current Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions, they have adjusted the planned programme to ensure the event can proceed responsibly while fully complying with the government’s interventions. “We cancelled the small livestock show... The post ‘Mariental Trade Festival will conform to FMD restrictions’ appeared first on New Era .

MARIENTAL OWES N$295.9M IN POWER DEBT

SWAKOP URANIUM SUPPORTS TREE-PLANTING AT SEVEN HARDAP SCHOOLS

NamWater sets record straight on Rehoboth water

Heather Erdmann Rehoboth NamWater has attributed Rehoboth’s prolonged brown and yellowish water to manganese-related changes in the Oanob Dam system. The u

NamWater addresses water quality challenges experienced in Rehoboth

Staff Reporter NAMWATER is addressing manganese-related water quality challenges experienced in Rehoboth through treatment adjustments, increased monitoring, reservoir cleaning and planned filter refurbishment, with recent testing showing considerable improvement in water quality. NamWater Chief Operations Officer Andreas Kok provided an update to the Management Committee of the Rehoboth Town Council, explaining the cause of the ... The post NamWater addresses water quality challenges experience

Rehoboth kort-kort sonder krag en water

Rehoboth-inwoners vereis dringende optrede oor herhalende kragonderbrekings, swak watergehalte en wat hulle beskryf as ’n versuim deur die dorpsraad om doeltreffend met die gemeens...

Discoloured water causes panic in Rehoboth

Heather Erdmann  REHOBOTH - Rehoboth residents continue to grapple with brown and yellow discoloured tap water, with some saying the problem has gone beyond

HARDAP COMMITS TO PLANTING 75 000 TREES

Angolan man arrested for pouring alcohol on police officer

An Angolan man was arrested after he allegedly poured alcohol on a police officer’s uniform while refusing to turn down loud music in Rehoboth on Friday night. The incident happened around 23:30 in Block E, where police said the suspect allegedly insulted and threatened the officer after being instructed to lower the volume. The suspect, […]

Hardap arts festival highlights culture and creative economy

Staff Reporter THE second Hardap Regional Arts and Culture Festival has been officially opened in Mariental, with Vice President Lucia Witbooi calling for greater investment in Namibia’s creative industries, arts education and cultural heritage to create opportunities for young people and contribute to economic development. The festival, held at Pensian Stadium under the theme “Rooted ... The post Hardap arts festival highlights culture and creative economy appeared first on Informanté .

Parts of Rehoboth without power for 36 hours

Heather Erdmann  REHOBOTH - Block D residents in Rehoboth were left without electricity for almost 36 hours over the weekend, with the prolonged power outag

Alleged rape victim kept in custody after first appearance in property damage case

Staff Reporter A 40-YEAR-OLD woman who made her first appearance in the Rehoboth Magistrates’ Court was kept in custody after the investigating officer in the matter objected to bail. She is charged with malicious damage to property after allegedly breaking into well-known Rehoboth medical practitioner Dr Michael Tune’s Block B residence between 12 and 13 ... The post Alleged rape victim kept in custody after first appearance in property damage case appeared first on Informanté .

Rehoboth alleged rape victim arrested for damage to property

Staff Reporter A 40-YEAR-OLD woman who has opened a case of rape against prominent Rehoboth medical practitioner, Dr Michael James Tune, has been arrested for malicious damage to property after she had allegedly broken into Dr Tune’s residence. She is expected to appear in the Rehoboth Magistrates’ Court tomorrow. It is alleged that the woman, ... The post Rehoboth alleged rape victim arrested for damage to property appeared first on Informanté .

MARIENTAL BUTCHERIES REMAIN WELL STOCKED AMID FMD RESTRICTIONS

Horse Racing Fun Day set for Rehoboth

Zebaldt Ngaruka The stage is set for a thrilling showdown this weekend as Namibia’s top racehorses and jockeys converge at Rehoboth Race Track for the high

Widespread showers forecast for today, with heaviest rainfall expected in the south

Staff Reporter WIDESPREAD showers, strong winds and flash floods are among the anticipated weather conditions expected to affect several parts of the country today. According to Namibia Meteorological Services, the Hardap and //Kharas regions are likely to be most affected by the anticipated rainfall. The southern regions are expected to experience severe thunderstorms that could ... The post Widespread showers forecast for today, with heaviest rainfall expected in the south appeared first on In

Rehoboth alleged rape victim struggled to accept termination of relationship with Dr. Tune

Staff Reporter A SOURCE in Rehoboth close to the rape case, levelled against medical practitioner Dr. Michael Tune, has said that there exist several audio WhatsApp voice note messages in which the alleged rape victim threatened to open a rape case against Dr. Tune if he did not withdraw a criminal case relating to damage ... The post Rehoboth alleged rape victim struggled to accept termination of relationship with Dr. Tune appeared first on Informanté .

Southern dams collective capacity climb to 87.8%

Staff Reporter DAMS in the south have recorded positive changes following recent rainfall in the Hardap and //Kharas regions, with the combined capacity of the southern dams increasing from 86.8% last Monday, 14 September 2026, to 87.8% this Monday, 21 September 2026. This was revealed by the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), which reported that the ... The post Southern dams collective capacity climb to 87.8% appeared first on Informanté .

Renowned Rehoboth Dr. Tune appears in court on rape charge

Staff Reporter DR. Michael Tune, a 64-year-old renowned medical professional practising in the southern settlement of Rehoboth, appeared in the Rehoboth Magistrate’s Court after having been arrested for rape and was kept in custody after the State objected to the granting of bail. It is alleged that Tune, on Friday, 4 September 2026, at about ... The post Renowned Rehoboth Dr. Tune appears in court on rape charge appeared first on Informanté .

Serial poacher Brockerhoff out on bail

Staff Reporter CONVICTED poacher, Derick Brockerhoff, who has at least 11 illegal hunting cases still pending against him in various courts across Namibia, has once more been released on bail in the Mariental Magistrate’s Court after Brockerhoff said that he was released on bail in previous cases and never once ran away. The release on ... The post Serial poacher Brockerhoff out on bail appeared first on Informanté .

Man found guilty for murder of ex-girlfriend

Staff Reporter HIGH Court judge Dinah Usiku has found Henry Murphey, a man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Christiana Chris Beukes (36), guilty of murder as well as defeating or obstructing the course of justice. Beukes’ body had been discovered in her bedroom on 4 March 2023 in Rehoboth. The State alleged that Murphey murdered ... The post Man found guilty for murder of ex-girlfriend appeared first on Informanté .

Young  farmers shine at Rehoboth agri show…. southern breeding qualities on display

REHOBOTH - The 40th edition of the Rehoboth Agricultural and Industrial Trade Fair, held from 17 to 19 September, showcased the vibrant spirit of Namibia’s yo

Namibian government pledges legal ID for all by 2030

Staff Reporter THE Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Edward Wambo, has called for a national coalition on identity, saying that identity underpins health, education, finance, social protection, justice, policing and local government. Speaking at Dr Lemmer High School in Rehoboth, Hardap Region, during the commemoration of International Identity Day on Wednesday, ... The post Namibian government pledges legal ID for all by 2030 appeared first on Informanté .

REHOBOTH AGRICULTURAL FAIR MARKS 40 YEARS

Widespread rainfall recorded over the weekend, southern regions most affected

Staff Reporter Southern Namibia might usually be among the driest parts of this arid country, but this weekend it was the scene of significant rainfall, with several areas in the Hardap and //Kharas regions recording between 20mm and 50mm of rain. Farm Kareeboomkolk near Rehoboth is among the areas that received substantial rainfall, reportedly recording ... The post Widespread rainfall recorded over the weekend, southern regions most affected appeared first on Informanté .

WITBOOI EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES TO REHOBOTH FAMILY

HARDAP CORRECTIONAL FACILITY HONOURS INMATE ACHIEVEMENTS

Mariental Hospital oxygen plant undergoes major repairs

Staff Reporter MARIENTAL State Hospital is relying on oxygen cylinders while repairs are carried out on its main oxygen plant, which has experienced intermittent problems since June, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, told the National Assembly on Thursday. Luvindao said the hospital had experienced intermittent oxygen shortages since June 2026 ... The post Mariental Hospital oxygen plant undergoes major repairs appeared first on Informanté .

Rehoboth child murder accused denied bail

Staff Reporter DICKSON Karomuini, a 33-year-old man accused of murdering his 11-year-old stepson, Gephardt Doëseb, appeared in the Rehoboth Magistrate’s Court and was kept in custody after his first appearance, with the State objecting to bail. Karomuini is charged with three counts, namely murder read with provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, defeating and/or obstructing ... The post Rehoboth child murder accused denied bail appeared first on Informanté .