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The Namibian
… Very recently, the Hardap region, and in particular my hometown of Mariental, has been in the spotlight as tribalism showed its ugly head. …
Tribalism’s Uprooted Tree RemainsInformanté
… Several areas have already experienced significant rainfall this week, including Tsumeb and surrounding areas in the Oshikoto Region, as well as Mariental in the Hardap Region, affecting several locations in between. …
Heavy rain and flooding expected in north-western and southern regions, warns Namibia Meteorological ServicesNew Era
… Through this project, the Capricorn Foundation supports two schools in the Hardap Region: S.I. …
Education projects get N$1.6m injectionThe Namibian
… She said the incident took place last Wednesday at around 23h00 about 15km outside the town in the Hardap region, when a police vehicle and a bakkie, was involved in an accident after hitting a kudu. …
Three police officers arrested for Aranos stock theft after hitting kudu in official vehicleInformanté
Staff Reporter THE First Gentleman of the Republic of Namibia, Lt Gen Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, led a targeted Substance Abuse Awareness Campaign among learners in Rehoboth, Hardap Region. …
Namibia’s First Gentleman urge learners to reject drugsInformanté
… corded showers on Wednesday include Tsumeb (12 mm) in the Oshikoto Region; Outjo (29 mm) and Kamanjab (35 mm) in the Kunene Region; Rundu (16 mm) in Kavango East; Windhoek (2–7 mm) in the Khomas Region; Omaruru (5 mm) in the Erongo Region; and Rehoboth (4 mm) in the Hardap Region …
Rainfall continues, with heavy showers and flooding expected in some areasThe Namibian
… Photo: Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Hardap region
VACCINATED …Informanté
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Education, Sanet Steenkamp, has officially inaugurated the Namaqua Kalahari Children’s Hope Hostel in Gochas, Hardap Region – a facility that was constructed at a cost of N$11.6 million by the Spanish non-profit organisation, Foundawtion. …
Steenkamp inaugurates N$11.6 million hostel in GochasInformanté
… The Hardap Region will also feel the heat, with places such as Maltahöhe and Mariental expected to see temperatures reach 37 to 38 °C. …
Heatwave to persist in the southInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Namibian police in the Hardap Region have not yet arrested an employee of a betting outlet in Aranos who is accused of defrauding his employer of more than N$60,000. …
Betting assistant defrauds employer of over N$60,000The 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Windhoek and several areas across Namibia received notable rainfall Monday into Tuesday, with measurements ranging from 7 mm to 21 mm in different locations. The Namibia Meteorological Services expects more rainfall on Wednesday in northern, central, and eastern parts of Hardap Region.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to late SWAPO Party Hardap Regional Coordinator Joplin Pagley !Gontes during her funeral service, describing her as a committed leader whose life was defined by service, compassion, and dedication to the party and Namibian people. !Gontes passed away on 4 May 2026, the same day Namibia commemorated the 48th anniversary of the Cassinga Massacre, and had served in education and health sectors before becoming a SWAPO Party Regional Coordinator in 2022.
17 May 2026 · Informanté →
Pupils at J&W Mouton Primary School near Rehoboth were sent home for the semester holiday without report cards due to an ink shortage and other administrative challenges. The situation has disadvantaged Grade 7 pupils who need reports to apply for placement at other schools for Grade 8.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A Cessna 210 crashed and burned near Sossusvlei in the Hardap Region on 10 May, killing a German pilot working for Desert Air and three German tourists. The aircraft took off from Helena farm near Hosea Kutako International Airport headed to Keerweder; the operator lost radar contact about five minutes before the scheduled landing, when the crash is believed to have occurred.
11 May 2026 · Informanté →
Consistent showers are expected across several areas of Namibia during the long weekend, with the southern parts of the country—particularly Hardap and //Kharas regions—most affected and at risk of localised flooding. Areas including Aus (50 mm), Grunau (26–30 mm), and Keetmanshoop (20 mm) have already received substantial rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday morning.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
Residents of Gibeon in the Hardap region say they continue to suffer from the village's inadequate sewerage infrastructure. The sewerage system overflowed about a month ago, with faeces spilling into residents' yards and streets, making the area inaccessible and forcing residents to find alternative routes, while children walk through faeces to get to school.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Gibeon residents in Hardap region face high unemployment and lack of economic opportunities, with youth depending on social grants. The local village council plans to address this through brickmaking machinery, infrastructure upgrades, and skills exchange programmes to transition youth from grant dependency to economic emancipation.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Major intermittent rivers in the ||Kharas region have been flowing following recent heavy rains, though several roads are temporarily impassable. Despite the rainfall, water resources in southern Namibia remain under pressure due to high evaporation rates and limited groundwater recharge, with six southern dams currently storing 3% less water than a year ago.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Heavy rain has persisted across multiple regions including Hardap, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa, and Khomas, with areas such as Welbedacht recording up to 50 mm. The public is cautioned to avoid flooded areas and exercise care while travelling, with further rainfall expected.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Dynamic South Dancing Club, founded by Brenden Bongo, has spent two years providing dance, music and creative arts to young people in Mariental to build confidence and skills, but the organisation lacks a permanent office, equipment and administrative tools needed to expand and apply for formal funding.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Widespread heavy showers and hailstorms this weekend caused flooded and damaged roads across Namibia, with southern regions particularly affected. Severe thunderstorms are forecast for Monday across multiple regions, with flash flooding likely.
30 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Service warns of heavy thunderstorms expected in central and southern regions this weekend, with flash floods possible. This week's rainfall has already displaced residents in the Zambezi Region, damaged water infrastructure in Grootfontein, revived major rivers including the Hoarusib and Kuiseb, and affected multiple areas across the country.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts heavy thunderstorms over the interior on Friday with potential for flash floods, following significant rainfall across the country this week including 70mm near Outjo. Authorities recommend activating flood contingency plans in identified flood-prone areas including the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin, Okavango, Zambezi, and other vulnerable regions.
27 March 2026 · Informanté →
Four employees at Metro Mariental were arrested for allegedly stealing stock valued at over N$24,000 by signing invoices for food items that were never delivered between January and March. The accused were granted bail of N$3,000 each and face fraud charges, with their case postponed to 22 June 2026 pending investigations.
24 March 2026 · New Era →
Northern and north-eastern Namibia recorded the highest rainfall in February 2026, with several areas receiving over 200 millimetres, according to the Namibia Meteorological Services' Climate Watch Report. In contrast, southern regions recorded less than 100 mm of rain during the same period.
22 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia celebrated its 36th Independence Day while marking Vice President Lucia Witbooi's 64th birthday, with tributes recognising her leadership, service to nation-building, and advocacy for women's empowerment and social inclusion.
22 March 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi launched the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) pension-backed home loan scheme in Mariental, allowing GIPF members to access pension savings for acquiring, building, or improving homes, including in rural areas. The scheme is intended to address Namibia's housing backlog and support inclusive development, with Mariental Extension 6 featuring 311 planned affordable houses in the Hardap region.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially launched the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme in Mariental, allowing active pension fund members to access a portion of their savings to acquire, build, or improve homes, including in unproclaimed rural areas. The initiative aims to reduce the national housing backlog, stimulate the construction sector, and create employment opportunities.
19 March 2026 · Informanté →
Pupils at Captain Reverend Dr Hendrik Witbooi Primary School in Hardap are increasingly disruptive, insulting teachers and skipping classes. School officials and regional education authorities attribute the behaviour to broken homes and lack of parental involvement, urging parents to reinforce moral values and collaborate with the school.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Kunene region, last year's champions in both the football and netball Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup tournaments, will defend their titles under new leadership: Simon !Haradoeb has replaced Uerikondjera Kasaona as football coach, and Hilya Nashilongo has stepped up from assistant to lead the netball team. Both coaches acknowledge the pressure of defending titles but expressed confidence in their squads' experience and readiness.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Jonas Murao, accused of raping a four-month-old baby at Hoachanas in November 2016, claims he was at a farm on the date of the alleged assault. The baby's mother testified that she found her daughter without a nappy and with blood on her private parts after being awakened by her partner, and noted shoe prints in their one-room house that resembled sandals Murao was wearing that day.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater has issued notice of possible bulk water suspension to Rehoboth following the town council's unpaid debts exceeding N$100 million. The water utility faces N$2.8 billion in outstanding payments from local authorities and rural water communities, straining long-term water supply security.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Widespread showers are persisting across multiple regions of Namibia, with Karibib receiving over 60mm, Nabas over 80mm, and Outapi experiencing flooded streets. Forecasts indicate heavy rainfall will continue, particularly in the south, raising the risk of flash floods and prompting authorities to warn the public against crossing rivers or driving through flooded areas.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
Heavy rainfall affected multiple regions across Namibia over the weekend, with areas including Outapi, Tsumeb, Windhoek, and Okahandja experiencing flooding and waterlogged roads. Namibia Meteorological Services predicts isolated to scattered thundershowers will continue in the north and central regions, while the south faces widespread thundershowers, with severe storms and flash-flood risks in central and southern areas.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Service has warned that severe thunderstorms are expected in central-north, Zambezi, Kavango, Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions this week, with a risk of flash flooding, while isolated to scattered thundershowers are anticipated in central and southern regions. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has advised communities in flood-prone areas to exercise caution and activate multi-hazard contingency plans for flood risk mitigation.
20 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's January 2026 rainfall was the eighth driest on record since 1981, with below-average precipitation across most of the country despite heavy downpours in the north-east, according to the Namibia Meteorological Service's Climate Watch report.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →