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Hardap region

2022-09-042026-10-21

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June 2026
29 JunInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police in Rehoboth, Hardap Region, are investigating a case of fraud after a woman lost N$15,490 to a suspected lottery scam on Friday. …
Rehoboth resident loses N$15,490 in lottery scam
25 JunThe Namibian
Most of the pensioners in the Hardap region whose monthly grants were frozen due to a verification exercise can expect to receive their funds during the July payment cycle. …
Hardap pensioners await grant lifeline
16 JunInformanté
… The Namibia Meteorological Services highlighted Aus in the //Kharas Region and Maltahöhe in the Hardap Region as some of the places likely to experience extremely cold conditions. …
Extreme cold, rainy weather expected
15 JunThe Namibian
Hardap Region. 12 June 2026. …
Vice President Lucia Witbooi Celebrates Electrification and Street Lighting in Gibeon
13 JunInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Small Stock Revolving Scheme facilitated the redistribution of 253 sheep in the Hardap Region—specifically 13 rams and 240 ewes—during the 2025/26 financial year, with further redistribution expected in the 2026/27 financial year. …
Over 200 sheep redistributed to farmers in Hardap Region under Small Stock Revolving Scheme
9 JunInformanté
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%. …
Hardap records increase in crime, with over 4,000 cases reported
2 JunThe Namibian
The Sinomine Tsumeb Community Trust is offering a farm for rent at Stampriet in the Hardap region. …
Sinomine offers farm for rent
May 2026
29 MayInformanté
Staff Reporter Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture are currently conducting spraying operations to combat locust swarms in the Maltahöhe District, Hardap Region. …
Efforts underway to combat locust outbreak in Hardap Region
20 MayInformanté
… Sikopo made the remarks during a recent familiarisation visit to the Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre (TAZAC) in the Hardap Region, which currently runs a small-scale poultry project with more than 1,000 dual-purpose chickens used for both meat and egg production. …
Agriculture ministry to upgrade agricultural centres into training centres by 2027
19 MayInformanté
… The anticipated showers are likely to affect the northern, central, and extreme eastern parts of the Hardap Region. …
Windhoek and other areas experience notable showers, more expected

Culture

Second Hardap arts festival celebrates regional cultural heritage

The News

The second Hardap Regional Arts and Culture Festival opened in Mariental under the theme "Rooted in Heritage, Driven by Creativity, Inspiring our Future," bringing together cultural groups, traditional performers, and community members. Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for greater investment in Namibia's creative industries, arts education, and cultural heritage to support young people and economic development.

3 October 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 3 October

Second Hardap arts festival celebrates regional cultural heritage
The second Hardap Regional Arts and Culture Festival opened in Mariental under the theme "Rooted in Heritage, Driven by Creativity, Inspiring our Future," bringing together cultural groups, traditional performers, and community members. Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for greater investment in Namibia's creative industries, arts education, and cultural heritage to support young people and economic development.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 21 September

Namibian government pledges legal identity for all by 2030
At an International Identity Day commemoration, Deputy Minister Edward Wambo announced the government's pledge to ensure every Namibian has legal identity recognition from birth, saying identity underpins access to health, education, finance, social protection, justice, policing and local government services.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 14 September

Weekend rainfall recorded across multiple Namibian regions
Consistent rain showers and thunder dominated weather conditions across many areas this weekend, marking the arrival of early spring rains. The //Kharas and Hardap regions were among the most affected, with the //Kharas Region recording rainfall ranging from 9.4 mm to 40 mm across multiple areas.
14 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 31 August

Five arrested for livestock theft across three Namibian regions
The Namibian Police arrested five suspects over the weekend on allegations of livestock theft in Nkurenkuru, Gochas and Otjiwarongo. Seven donkeys valued at N$8,400 and two sheep valued at N$3,200 were stolen in separate incidents; most of the animals were slaughtered and meat or remains recovered.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 29 August

Parliamentary committee identifies livestock, B1 road safety gaps
Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Infrastructure has highlighted roaming livestock and inadequate traffic capacity as major contributors to road accidents, with livestock accounting for nearly 51% of accidents in Kavango West. The B1 road, particularly between Mariental and Keetmanshoop, was identified as a major fatality corridor, with the Committee recommending stronger controls over livestock and enhanced enforcement measures.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 21 August

Ex-Namcor manager seeks court order on stalled farm purchase
Cornelius Willemse, former manager at Namcor, has filed a High Court review application to compel the Ministry of Agriculture to decide on his purchase of Farm Groot Driehoekvlakte in Hardap Region. The ministry halted the transaction after learning Willemse faced criminal investigations and the Anti-Corruption Commission advised against releasing public funds while asset restraint proceedings were pending.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 17 August

Police investigate property damage in Rehoboth, Endola
The Namibian Police are investigating two separate cases of malicious damage: a fire truck was damaged by stones thrown by a group in Rehoboth's Block E on Saturday, and a 40-year-old man was arrested in Endola's Onepandaulo village for allegedly vandalising an MTC tower and cutting three electrical cables valued at N$30,000.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 11 August

Witbooi Legacy Project launches in Gibeon to preserve heritage
The Witbooi Legacy Project was launched at Gibeon in the Hardap region to preserve the heritage, values and legacy of the Witbooi family and provide community outreach programmes. The project, founded by Olga Witbooi, Faith Witbooi-Olibile and Petra Peterson, seeks to honour Captain Hendrik Witbooi, a Nama chief who led resistance against German colonial rule and is regarded as one of Namibia's national heroes.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 2 August

Mariental adopts disaster risk reduction strategy through 2030
Mariental has launched a Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2030), becoming the second municipality in Namibia after Windhoek to adopt such a dedicated strategy. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare described the southern town as a national leader in disaster preparedness and urged authorities across the country to support household preparedness, particularly in fire-prone areas.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 29 July

Man sentenced to 18 years for strangling teenage girlfriend
Johannes Bock, 21, from Hardap Region has been sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment for murdering his 18-year-old girlfriend Sara Jonker by strangulation during an argument in June 2023. Three years of the sentence are suspended for five years, conditional on no similar offence.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 26 July

Namibia reports 98% urban, 83% rural safe water access
Namibia has achieved 98% access to safe water in urban areas and 83% in rural communities, though sanitation coverage stands at 60% and the country continues to face challenges in infrastructure renewal and financing. Proposed solutions include expanding water reuse, desalination projects, and groundwater development.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 25 July

St. Mary's Hospital opens N$3.93 million radiology and laboratory unit
St. Mary's Hospital in Rehoboth has inaugurated a new N$3.93 million Radiology and Laboratory Unit, equipped with digital radiography technology and designed to serve over 53,000 residents. The facility is expected to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, with the laboratory processing up to 78,000 specimens annually.
25 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 23 July

Parliamentary committee criticises Hardap Green Scheme management
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has criticised the management of government green schemes, describing conditions at the Hardap Green Scheme as "a disaster" due to poor maintenance, mismanagement, and lack of proper governance, following an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 21 July

Hardap police destroy confiscated drugs worth N$462,510
The Namibian Police in the Hardap Region destroyed drugs worth N$462,510 confiscated from various parts of the region in cases finalised between January and December 2025. The contraband included 600 Mandrax tablets, 2.670 kg of cannabis skunk, 11.971 kg of pure cannabis, and 400 units of crack cocaine, mostly originating from Rehoboth, Mariental and Kalkrand.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 19 July

Parliamentary committee assesses agricultural projects in Hardap
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has concluded an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region, including the Hardap Green Scheme, ROOTS Project, and Namib Dairies Super Farm. The committee commended the efficiency and innovation of privately managed enterprises and said it will incorporate findings into a report to parliament on strengthening agricultural output and food security.
19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 14 July

NDF receives 1,618 recruits for 19th training intake
The Namibian Defence Force is conducting its 19th recruit intake at Osona Military Base near Okahandja, with 1,618 recruits expected to undergo military training. Recruits from all 14 regions have begun reporting since early July, though arrivals from Hardap and Zambezi regions have been slower due to distance.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 12 July

Three arrested for livestock theft in Hardap Region
Three suspects aged 15 to 19 were arrested in possession of 20 sheep and three goats with tampered ear marks stolen from Farm Deutche Erde. The recovered livestock was identified by the owner, and the suspects are due to appear in Mariental Magistrate's Court on 13 July 2026.
12 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 2 July

Frost and sub-zero temperatures blanket multiple Namibian regions
Central, eastern, western and southern areas of Namibia experienced widespread frost and bitterly cold conditions on Thursday, with several locations recording sub-zero temperatures including Arbeidsgenot at -11°C and areas near the Erongo Mountains at -10°C.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 1 July

Hardap farmers adopt climate-smart methods via drought resilience project
Farmers in Hardap Region have received agricultural inputs, tools, and training through a Government of Namibia drought resilience project implemented with FAO and Japanese funding, helping them improve crop production, livestock management, and adapt to climate change.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia braces for frost and sub-zero temperatures Thursday
The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts sharp temperature drops on Thursday, with central and southern regions most affected. Rehoboth and Windhoek are expected to record minimum temperatures of -1°C, while several other areas in Hardap and //Kharas regions will see temperatures between 0°C and 3°C.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 29 June

Rehoboth woman loses N$15,490 to lottery scam
A Rehoboth resident lost N$15,490 after an unknown caller claimed she had won a lottery and instructed her to dial codes on her phone; the money was withdrawn from her account and has not been recovered. The Namibian Police are investigating and have renewed warnings against sharing bank details with unknown callers.
29 June 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 25 June

Hardap pensioners to receive frozen grants in July
Most pensioners in Hardap region whose grants were frozen during a verification exercise can expect their funds in the July payment cycle, with eligible beneficiaries receiving full back-pay once final approval is granted. The freeze affected more than 400 beneficiaries in the region due to data mismatches between the ministry's records and the National Population Register.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 16 June

Meteorological Services forecasts extreme cold, snow, rain Wednesday
Namibia Meteorological Services predicts temperatures will drop significantly in the south on Wednesday, with snowfall possible in south-western areas including Aus and Maltahöhe, frost in other southern areas, and rainfall expected across southern regions, central highlands, and Omaheke, accompanied by wind in most interior areas.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 15 June

Vice President opens grid connections and street lighting in Gibeon
Vice President Lucia Witbooi presided over the official handover of household grid connections, Aerial Bundled Conductor networks, and public street lighting for Sunrise Informal Settlement in Gibeon, Hardap Region.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 13 June

253 sheep redistributed to Hardap farmers under revolving scheme
The Small Stock Revolving Scheme redistributed 253 sheep (13 rams and 240 ewes) to farmers in Hardap Region during 2025/26, with a further 168 animals planned for 2026/27. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Investment Fund initiative aims to provide vulnerable communal farmers with breeding flocks for sustainable income and food security.
13 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 9 June

Hardap Region records 4,374 criminal cases, up 5.09 percent
The Hardap Region recorded 4,374 criminal cases over the past year, an increase of 5.09%, according to Governor Riaan Charles McNab. The rise is attributed to intensified police operations, while alcohol and drug abuse and unemployment-related poverty are identified as key contributing factors; drug-related offences declined 24.4% but female involvement increased 77%, and 26 murders and 34 major vehicle accidents were reported.
9 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 2 June

Sinomine Tsumeb Trust offers farm for rent at Stampriet
The Sinomine Tsumeb Community Trust is advertising a 12-hectare commercial agricultural plot at Stampriet in Hardap for rent, equipped with six climate-controlled greenhouses for peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers, and two chicken coops with capacity for 8,000 chickens per cycle. A compulsory site meeting is scheduled for 12 June for interested applicants.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 29 May

Ministry combats locust outbreak in Hardap and Erongo regions
Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture are conducting spraying operations against locust swarms detected in the Maltahöhe District and other areas of Hardap and Erongo regions, with swarms estimated at 5,000 to 10,000 locusts. Early response is critical to prevent damage to crops and horticultural activities before the locusts become fully airborne.
29 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 28 May

Deputy Speaker calls unity at Shark Island genocide remembrance
At Shark Island's joint ||Kharas and Hardap regional commemoration on Genocide Remembrance Day, Deputy Speaker Phillipus Katamelo urged Namibians to embrace forgiveness, unity, and historical truth while preserving memory of the 1904–1908 genocide, noting the island's use as a German concentration camp between 1905 and 1907 where Ovaherero and Nama prisoners faced starvation, forced labour, violence, disease, and death.
28 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 20 May

Agriculture ministry upgrading centres into training hubs by 2027
The Ministry of Agriculture's Acting Executive Director announced plans to upgrade agricultural centres nationwide into fully operational agricultural training centres by 2027, with preparatory measures underway including staff recruitment, instructor training, and material development. The Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre, which operates a poultry project with more than 1,000 dual-purpose chickens, is participating in Phase II of the China-FAO-Namibia South-South Cooperation Project and is expected to strengthen farmers' skills through training and mentorship.
20 May 2026 · Informanté →