Also known as: Hardap Green Scheme Project
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The Namibian
… She said 36 ambulances were commissioned in May 2025 and distributed across regions, while nine additional panel van ambulances will be deployed within three weeks, including to areas such as the Hardap region. …
Health ministry promises 60 ambulances over three yearsThe Namibian
… Several good Samaritans, including Hardap governor Riaan McNab, saw it and stepped in to help. …
Three months on the street with two childrenThe Namibian
Four Gibeon police officers are under investigation for allegedly assaulting three civilians on Saturday following a public dispute regarding Liquor Act violations in the Hardap region. …
Gibeon police probed overassaultThe Namibian
… NamWater yesterday confirmed that rainfall experienced in the Hardap and ||Kharas regions over the weekend pushed the Naute Dam to 116.9% capacity. …
All 96 Fish River Canyon hikers rescued safe and uninjuredThe Namibian
… The NWR in a statement on Monday said rainfall experienced in the Hardap and ||Kharas regions over the weekend pushed the Naute Dam’s level to 116.9% of its storage capacity. …
NWR rescuing 96 hikers from Fish River CanyonInformanté
Staff Reporter SEVERAL people have died in separate road accidents across Namibia over the weekend, with crashes reported in the Omusati, //Kharas, Khomas, Hardap and Oshana regions. …
Multiple lives lost in weekend road crashesInformanté
Staff Reporter NAMWATER has started controlled water releases from the Naute Dam after heavy rainfall in the Hardap and //Karas regions caused inflows to push the dam’s level above full capacity. …
Naute Dam overflows, controlled releases beginInformanté
… This was predicted by Namibia Meteorological Services, which identified the //Kharas and Hardap regions, as well as the eastern parts of the country, among the areas likely to experience more rain showers on Saturday. …
Rainfall to persist in southern and eastern regions this weekendInformanté
Staff Reporter INTENSE hail and rainstorms have dominated the Hardap and //Kharas regions this week, leaving some areas coated in hailstones while others recorded well over 40 millimetres of rainfall. …
Hailstorms and heavy rain drench Hardap and //Kharas regionsInformanté
Staff Reporter WIDESPREAD frost, rain and hail have affected the Hardap and //Kharas regions in recent days, becoming more intense as the week has progressed. …
Rain and hail sweep across the south, more rainfall on the horizon101 learners from Witkop Primary School were clinically assessed at St Mary's District Hospital in Rehoboth after developing gastrointestinal symptoms following consumption of fish cakes at GoodHope Hostel on 9 July 2026; 19 required admissions due to dehydration. Preliminary laboratory results indicated Salmonella bacteria, with investigations ongoing into the cause.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
101 learners from Witkop Primary School were clinically assessed at St Mary's District Hospital in Rehoboth after developing gastrointestinal symptoms following consumption of fish cakes at GoodHope Hostel on 9 July 2026; 19 required admissions due to dehydration. Preliminary laboratory results indicated Salmonella bacteria, with investigations ongoing into the cause.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
The High Court has frozen assets linked to Namcor accused Cornelius 'Cedric' Willemse, including farm Groot Driehoekvlakte in Hardap and a Toyota Land Cruiser, as part of efforts by the prosecutor general to permanently seize them under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare identified 373 children living and working on the streets in 2023 and plans to conduct a regional study this year to determine actual numbers and social and economic factors driving children to street life. The Khomas region recorded the highest number of street-connected children.
16 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Wildlife Resorts says Duwisib Castle will remain closed until operations, maintenance and infrastructure requirements are completed. The resort has been closed to visitors since 2022 following Covid-19 impact and ongoing maintenance challenges, amid claims the state-owned company plans to privatise some resorts.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Transport costs drove Namibia's June inflation at 12.9% annually, the largest contributor to rising living costs, while overall annual inflation rose to 4.4%. Food price pressures eased, with fish and meat inflation falling sharply year-on-year.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Members of Parliament have launched stakeholder consultations from 13 to 31 July 2026 to examine the health impact of hubbly bubbly (hookah) use on Namibian youth in several regions. Previous oversight visits to Hardap, Khomas, and Erongo regions in August 2024 found widespread use among learners, with concerns about addiction, academic performance, and mixing hookah with alcohol or drugs.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Lingani Sibalatani of Staamland Farm in Hardap harvested 30 tonnes of potatoes this year, up from 25 tonnes in 2024.
10 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Police reported that two men, aged 69 each, were discovered dead in separate incidents in the Hardap region on Friday—one at Maltahöhe and one at Kalkrand. Both are alleged to have died at their homes and had medical health conditions, with investigations continuing.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Johannes Bock, 21, admitted in Windhoek High Court that he strangled his then-girlfriend Sara Jonker, 17, to death during an argument at his father's house in Gochas on 12–13 June 2023. Bock stated he did not intend to kill her but foresaw the possibility that she might die from suffocation as a result of the strangling.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents of Gibeon have petitioned the Hardap police regional commander to investigate allegations of police brutality and abuse of authority at Gibeon Police Station, arguing that community members seeking protection were subjected to inhumane treatment and citing concerns about inconsistent handling of criminal cases.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services plans to acquire 60 ambulances between the 2025/26 and 2027/28 fiscal years as part of efforts to strengthen emergency medical response services and improve ambulance availability and response times nationwide. Health Minister Esperance Luvindao said 36 ambulances were commissioned in May 2025 and distributed across regions, with nine additional panel van ambulances to be deployed within three weeks, and the ministry is also reviewing vehicle deployment to reallocate resources to areas in need.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Katrina Afrikaner lived on the streets of Rehoboth's Block H for three months with her two children, aged five and two, after losing her job on a farm at Gamsberg and a falling out with her aunt. Community member Stella Xoagus has been helping her with food and she is now getting shelter.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Four police officers in Gibeon are under investigation for allegedly assaulting three civilians during a dispute over Liquor Act violations. One civilian was transferred to Katutura Hospital with possible kidney and head injuries; the three have been charged with drinking in public and unruly behaviour.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
All 96 hikers stranded in the Fish River Canyon since Sunday have been rescued after overflowing dams caused dangerous water levels downstream. The hikers, part of Namibia Wildlife Resorts' annual winter hike, became trapped after heavy rains filled the Naute Dam beyond capacity, forcing NamWater to open its sluice gates.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Wildlife Resorts is rescuing 96 hikers from nine groups stranded in Fish River Canyon since Sunday after heavy rains caused the Naute Dam to exceed capacity, forcing NamWater to open sluice gates that sent dangerous, rapidly rising water downstream. The Fish River hiking trail has been temporarily closed until conditions are declared safe.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Multiple people died in separate road accidents across Omusati, //Kharas, Khomas, Hardap and Oshana regions over the weekend, according to the Namibian Police crime report. Deaths included two police officers in //Kharas, and crashes in Okongo, Katutura and Hardap, with several others injured.
21 June 2026 · Informanté →
Heavy rainfall in the Hardap and //Karas regions has caused the Naute Dam to exceed full capacity at 116.9%. NamWater has started controlled water releases to maintain safe operating levels and advised downstream communities to exercise caution.
21 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Meteorological Services predicts thundershowers will persist in //Kharas, Hardap, and eastern regions on Saturday, with warnings of flash flooding and windy conditions. Several areas are already flooded from ongoing rain and hail, making roads difficult to navigate.
20 June 2026 · Informanté →
Intense hailstorms and rainstorms have dominated the Hardap and //Kharas regions this week, with some areas recording over 40 millimetres of rainfall. Locations including Betta, Duwisib, and Mariental recorded substantial rainfall ranging from 36mm to 70mm during Thursday to Friday morning.
19 June 2026 · Informanté →
Widespread frost, rain and hail have affected Hardap and //Kharas regions, with several //Kharas towns recording rainfall between 8–24 mm. The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts strong winds and heavy thundershowers will continue across the south on Friday, with possible spread to central and eastern areas, raising flash flood risks.
18 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Governor of //Kharas Region called on local communities to share ideas on how the green hydrogen industry should develop in the region, including priorities on employment, land use, and environmental safeguards. He emphasized that stakeholder engagement ensures communities have a voice in development plans, particularly for the anticipated Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project.
12 June 2026 · Informanté →
Education directors have called for the N$10 school admission application fee to be made optional, warning that some parents may struggle to afford it despite the Ministry of Education permitting schools to charge up to N$10 to cover administrative costs.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Hardap governor Riaan McNab said the region is investing in farmer support programmes, climate resilience initiatives and tourism development to strengthen the agricultural economy and create jobs. Recent allocations include N$1.1 million for 76 horticulture farmers and N$360 000 for 49 poultry farmers, plus a Japan-funded resilience project to support 1 200 drought-affected farmers.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece critiques a Namibian government remembrance programme held in Lüderitz on 27 May 2026, arguing that by framing traditional leaders' and affected communities' concerns as "misinformation," the programme treats legitimate structural and historical critiques as a communication problem rather than engaging with substantive objections to the government's development model.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The National Assembly reconvenes on 2 June 2026 after a month recess during which MPs conducted oversight visits, stakeholder consultations, and regional and international parliamentary engagements. Deputy Speaker Katamelo was appointed chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, while parliamentary committees assessed poverty alleviation and service delivery, including concerns over an incomplete N$41 million Eenhana Town Council building project.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Nama Traditional Leaders Association cautioned that Namibia's development push risks repeating historical exclusion patterns if affected communities remain sidelined from ownership and decision-making. The association argued that a true renaissance should include restorative justice, equitable ownership, cultural protection and meaningful participation in national wealth creation, rather than corporate social responsibility donations used as substitutes for meaningful redistribution.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Public passenger transport operators have been urged to keep fares within an approved 15% increase that took effect on 18 May, aimed at minimising the impact of rising international oil prices and global geopolitical tensions on commuters. The ministry encourages the public to report operators charging fares above the approved increase.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has confirmed desert locust swarms at Homeb in Walvis Bay Rural and at Daweb in Hardap region, destroying grazing and natural vegetation in affected areas. The locusts are in the flying stage, making control efforts difficult.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The ||Kharas and Hardap regions are holding a two-day programme in Lüderitz led by regional governors, bringing together government, traditional authorities, youth, and development partners to promote unity, remembrance, and development ahead of the annual Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration on 28 May. The programme includes a Heritage Meets Development Stakeholder Conference themed "From Genocide to Renaissance," focusing on youth participation, cultural preservation, sustainable development, and inclusive economic growth.
27 May 2026 · Informanté →
A desert locust outbreak has been detected in parts of Erongo and Hardap, with swarms destroying grazing and vegetation across at least 15 farms covering 300–400 square kilometres. The Ministry of Agriculture says the locusts are in the flying stage, making control difficult, and has deployed vehicle-mounted sprayers to contain the outbreak.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →