Also known as: Hardap Green Scheme Project
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Informanté
… I am particularly pleased that 90 students from //Kharas and Hardap are currently enrolled at vocational training centres, with the expectation that, upon completion, they will be able to enter the emerging green industrial and renewable energy economy,” Gertze said. …
//Kharas governor calls for community input in green hydrogen value chainThe Namibian
… the approved fee, and not pressure parents who may not be able to afford it.“I understand application forms require duplicating papers, ink, and others, but we should bear in mind that there are parents struggling to even put food on the table for their children,” she said.Hardap …
Directors say school admission fee should be optionalThe Namibian
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 gr …
Hardap invests in agriculture and tourism to drive economic growthWindhoek Observer
… We therefore applaud every intellectual, academic, activist, and concerned citizen from Hardap and the ||Karas regions who is willing to engage critically with these questions. …
“GENOCIDE TO RENAISSANCE”Informanté
… Consultations were held in the //Kharas and Hardap regions, with further engagements planned in Omaheke, Otjozondjupa and Erongo. …
National Assembly resumes as MPs continue oversight, regional and international engagementsThe Namibian
… The association called on citizens, academics, and activists from the Hardap and ||Kharas regions to continue engaging critically with Namibia’s development trajectory and ensure local communities become active participants in shaping the country’s future. …
Nama Traditional Leaders Association warns against exclusive developmentThe Namibian
… Under the approved fares, a trip from Windhoek to Oshakati is expected to cost N$403, Swakopmund to Rundu N$460, Swakopmund to Windhoek N$230, and Hardap to Ohangwena N$690. …
Transport ministry warns operators against exceeding approved fare increaseThe Namibian
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has confirmed that swarms of desert locusts have been reported at Homeb in the Walvis Bay Rural constituency, as well as at the Daweb constituency in the Hardap region. …
PlagueInformanté
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 …
||Kharas and Hardap drive unity and development talks ahead of Genocide Remembrance DayThe Namibian
A DESERT locust outbreak has been detected in parts of the Erongo and Hardap regions, with warnings that the insects are already destroying grazing and natural vegetation in affected areas. …
Locust outbreak spreads across Erongo and HardapTwo Namibian snake catchers are calling for the establishment of snake parks in their towns to educate the public about different snake species and boost local tourism. Nicholas Eksteen in Hardap has been advocating for such a facility since 2014, while Mario Guterres in Rehoboth has pushed for the idea for about 30 years.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
Two Namibian snake catchers are calling for the establishment of snake parks in their towns to educate the public about different snake species and boost local tourism. Nicholas Eksteen in Hardap has been advocating for such a facility since 2014, while Mario Guterres in Rehoboth has pushed for the idea for about 30 years.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
A new N$1.2 million early learning facility opened at Northside Primary School in the Hardap region on 20 October, built through a joint initiative by MTC and Development Workshop Namibia. The centre features two equipped classrooms and serves as a model environment for play-based development, early numeracy, and other learning activities for young children.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
The environment ministry told parliament that only 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates were received over three years, raising concerns that many sand and gravel operators may be extracting without required approval. The ministry reported 15 cases of illegal mining but noted that the low application numbers across most regions prevent establishing the true scale of illegal extraction or adequacy of enforcement.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Hand, foot and mouth disease was detected at J&W Mouton Primary School near Rehoboth after 19 pupils tested positive; the affected children were sent home for two-week isolation, and the education director says the outbreak is under control.
16 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has warned the public not to confuse foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which affects animals, with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), which commonly affects children. The warning follows the detection of HFMD in 19 pupils at J&W Mouton Primary School near Rehoboth in the Hardap region, with health officials screening affected pupils and instructing them to isolate at home for two weeks.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Hardap regional education director has confirmed that 19 learners at J & W Mouton Primary School have contracted Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), and the education directorate is consulting with the Ministry of Health and Social Services on the matter. The affected children have been instructed to isolate at home for two weeks.
15 October 2026 · New Era →
Local authorities and regional councils in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions owe NamPower a combined N$693.3 million as of mid-September, according to urban and rural development minister James Sank.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's headline annual inflation for September stood at 5.4%, with core inflation at 4%. Zone 1 (northern regions) recorded the lowest annual inflation at 4.3%, while Khomas Region recorded the highest at 6.2%.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, through partnership with the Namibia Housing Action Group, has constructed and delivered over 11 000 low-cost houses countrywide since 1998. Since July last year, the SDFN has constructed and delivered 2 354 houses and established more than 1 000 active savings groups with over 33 000 members across the country's 14 regions.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched an investigation into state-owned Namibia Wildlife Resorts over alleged financial mismanagement, poor governance and unfair labour practices, including examining why workers remain displaced 11 months after a fire destroyed their houses at Sesriem in the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Jonas Murao, a Hardap region farmworker convicted on six charges including the rape of a four-month-old baby, is scheduled for sentencing in the Windhoek High Court on 30 October. Judge Claudia Claasen found him guilty of housebreaking, rape, attempted rape, and indecent assault following events at Hoachanas between 2008 and 2016.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Running Stars FC from Bethanie won the 14th Tses Spring Sports Festival soccer championship, defeating Eleven Champions 3–0 on penalties after a 1–1 draw and claiming N$25,000, a floating trophy, and 25 gold medals. The festival also featured netball competition, with //Kharas U/19 regional squad winning gold.
7 October 2026 · New Era →
Police are investigating four alleged rape cases involving two women and two minors over the weekend across Namibia. The incidents occurred in Hardap, Outjo, Okahandja, and other locations; suspects in most cases remain unidentified or at large.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Secondary census data from the Namibia Statistics Agency show vast regional and rural-urban differences in fertility, infant mortality, and life expectancy. Women in Kavango West expect 5.5 children over their lifetimes compared to 2.7 in Khomas; under-five mortality ranges from 26.8 per 1,000 live births in Khomas to 61.4 in Omaheke; and life expectancy at birth varies by 12 years between Khomas (72.4 years) and Omaheke (60.3 years).
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A parliamentary oversight investigation across 10 regions found Namibia's public health system under severe strain, with patients treated in tents and homes, unfinished hospital projects, medical waste in public spaces, and inadequate emergency transport. The standing committee on gender equality, health and social welfare conducted visits between July and August 2025, with the report tabled in parliament this week.
3 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The 2023 Population and Housing Census Mortality Report shows Namibian men have a life expectancy of 64 years at birth, compared to 72.7 years for women. The gap persists across all age groups except those 80 and above, with males accounting for 54.8% of the 20,822 household deaths reported in the 12 months before the census.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and new zoning measures. Opposition PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a N$400 million meat shipment being returned from Europe and called for fuller National Assembly briefing on FMD developments.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told Parliament that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and zoning measures. PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a meat shipment worth about N$400 million being returned from Europe and called for Parliament to be briefed on the FMD outbreak.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade announced that 28 projects with N$66.85 billion in collective investment have created 9,343 permanent jobs. The update follows a presidential pledge to create 500,000 jobs over five years through private and public sector efforts.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia produces no sugar domestically and imports it entirely, despite marketing a local Marathon Sugar brand. The country's arid climate, water scarcity, poor soils, and expensive infrastructure requirements make large-scale sugarcane cultivation economically unfeasible.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers are occurring across southern Namibia, with the Meteorological Service forecasting intensification throughout the day. Interior regions, including Hardap and //Kharas, are expected to receive more rainfall on Saturday.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts widespread showers, strong winds, and flash floods today, with the Hardap and //Kharas regions expected to be most affected and severe thunderstorms anticipated in southern regions. Isolated to scattered thundershowers are also expected in interior areas including the north-western regions, Erongo, and Omaheke, while moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for coastal areas.
25 September 2026 · Informanté →
The ministry of agriculture, water and land reform, with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, Directorate of Veterinary Services, and Namibia National Farmers Union has launched a two-week nationwide outreach campaign starting 21 September to help communal livestock producers south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence meet EU market access requirements, including 90-day residency in Namibia's FMD-free zone and 40 days on a single registered farm before slaughter.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mariental District Hospital's oxygen-generation plant, which experienced an explosion on 6 June and was switched off at the end of July due to repeated operational problems, is undergoing repairs after the Ministry of Health appointed a new contractor to address underlying issues rather than continue with temporary maintenance.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Hardap governor Riaan McNab defended his online call for Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi to return to Swapo, saying Facebook is a private platform where he is entitled to express himself as a Namibian citizen. This followed criticism from councillor Ivan Skrywer, who accused McNab of incompetence and lacking vision while engaging in political exchanges online instead of addressing development challenges in the region.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Recent heavy rainfall caused rapidly rising rivers and flooded streets across the Hardap and //Kharas regions, with the Fish River rising significantly and streets in towns like Gibeon turning into temporary rivers.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Hardap and //Kharas regions recorded between 20mm and 50mm of rain over the weekend, with some areas such as Farm Kareeboomkolk near Rehoboth receiving more than 50mm on Saturday. The rainfall has begun to revive several of the region's rivers, with the Kalf River in the Hardap Region recording noticeable rises.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has filled only 23 of 55 social worker positions targeted for recruitment during the 2025/2026 financial year, despite an allocation of over N$19 million. The shortage stems from limited availability of qualified social work graduates and the preference of available social workers for urban placements, leaving rural areas underserved.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services confirmed the oxygen generation plant at Mariental District Hospital is faulty and switched off on 30 July after intermittent problems over three to four months. A major service quotation from the supplier has been submitted, but processing has been delayed by outstanding mandatory documents.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An 11-year-old Grade 5 schoolboy in Rehoboth disappeared from school on 11 September and his body was found in the Oanob bridge riverbed the following day with bruises on his body. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death and looking into people close to the boy to establish what happened.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →