Also known as: Hardap governor Riaan McNab
Hardap governor overseeing regional investment in agriculture, tourism, and youth empowerment initiatives.
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The Namibian
Governor Riaan McNab says the Hardap governor's office team will make an assessment and determine how to assist Bock
“However, our team will go out and make an assessment.”
Mother of four homeless after ‘revenge’ fireNew Era
Hardap Governor Riaan McNab said the matter has been submitted to the office of the minister of agriculture and land
“Hardap Governor Riaan McNab said that the matter has been submitted to the office of the minister of agriculture and land.”
‘Too old for resettlement’ … //Kharas farmers strandedInformanté
Hardap Governor Riaan McNab said the upgraded facility represents significant step towards improving healthcare service delivery efficiency
“Hardap Governor Riaan McNab said the upgraded facility represents a significant step towards improving the efficiency of healthcare service delivery.”
N$3.9 million upgrade boosts diagnostic services at Rehoboth hospitalThe Namibian
Riaan McNab saw video and stepped in to help the family
“Several good Samaritans, including Hardap governor Riaan McNab, saw it and stepped in to help.”
Three months on the street with two childrenThe Namibian
Hardap governor Riaan McNab says agriculture and tourism remain critical pillars of the regional economy
“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 growth.”
Hardap invests in agriculture and tourism to drive economic growthThe Namibian
Hardap governor Riaan McNab has not responded to questions sent two weeks ago
“The Ministry of Urban And Rural Development and Hardap governor Riaan McNab have not responded to questions sent two weeks ago.”
Bondelswarts offices shut, services in limboNew Era
Hardap governor Riaan McNab has warned that cybercrime is no longer a distant concern affecting all society areas
“Hardap governor Riaan McNab has warned that cybercrime is no longer a distant concern, as it affects almost all areas of society.”
Cybercrime worries McNabThe Namibian
Hardap governor Riaan McNab described substances as a 'silent and deceptive threat'
“Hardap governor Riaan McNab, who also addressed the pupils, described substances, particularly alcohol and drugs, as a "silent and deceptive threat" that destroys families and communities.”
Say no to drugs – Denga NdaitwahRehoboth's newly launched Mayoral Youth Development Fund has secured N$180,000 in cash pledges, training opportunities, and a commitment from the Social Security Commission to become its founding partner for more than three years. The fund aims to move young people from unemployment towards entrepreneurship, skills development and economic participation.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Rehoboth's newly launched Mayoral Youth Development Fund has secured N$180,000 in cash pledges, training opportunities, and a commitment from the Social Security Commission to become its founding partner for more than three years. The fund aims to move young people from unemployment towards entrepreneurship, skills development and economic participation.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Susana Bock has been living in a makeshift 1.6m by 2m structure with four children at Mariental since her former boyfriend Marius van Zyl allegedly set their home on fire in 2021. Van Zyl was convicted of arson and released in 2025 after spending two years and six months in custody, but Bock and her children remain unhoused and traumatised.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Pensioner farmers Settie and Maria Saal, farming near Stampriet since 1998, have been left stranded after their landlord sold privately owned land where they rented. Local councillors told them they were too old to acquire land or be resettled, and the couple have lost 160 of their 200 goats and sheep to theft while seeking alternative farmland.
13 August 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah called for greater focus on empowering the boy child through mentorship, positive role models and community support at an engagement in Mariental addressing challenges affecting young boys and promoting responsible masculinity and mental health awareness.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah did not attend Genocide Remembrance Day events held at Shark Island and in six regions, drawing criticism from political and community leaders, though the vice president attended events in Ohangwena. The president's absence came despite an active public schedule that included attending agricultural and cultural festivals and other state events.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bondelswarts Traditional Authority offices at Gibeon and Warmbad have been closed for over two years and more than eight years respectively, delaying communal land services and affecting residents' ability to obtain land rights certification. The closures stem from a chieftainship succession dispute and ongoing High Court case challenging the October 2025 inauguration of chief Denzyl Christians.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has called for "courageous intervention" at Rehoboth Town Council, citing massive debts to NamWater (N$145 million) and NamPower (N$140 million), governance failures, and non-compliance with government directives. He warned that services could be suspended by end of May 2026 if the council fails to address the financial crisis, while residents have demanded forensic investigation and accountability from senior officials.
24 March 2026 · New Era →
Riaan McNab has cautioned that cybercrime poses serious threats to financial systems, critical infrastructure, businesses and national security. He stressed that a comprehensive cybercrime bill is needed, alongside public awareness and shared responsibility across communities and sectors.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
Community members, learners and government officials gathered at Dr Lemmer High School in Rehoboth to address drug abuse affecting the town, with speakers including the First Gentleman warning that substance abuse derails young people's futures and noting Rehoboth records the highest crime rate in the Hardap region. Officials and church leaders called for early intervention, stronger parental accountability, police visibility around schools, and investment in mentorship and skills programmes to combat the crisis.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
At a substance abuse awareness campaign at Dr Lemmer Secondary School in Rehoboth, First Gentleman Denga Ndaitwah warned pupils that drug and alcohol use threatens their education and future, urging them to avoid peer pressure and prioritize discipline and academic progress. Hardap Governor Riaan McNab described substance abuse as a "silent and deceptive threat" destroying families and communities, cautioning that nations cannot progress when youth are destroyed.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →