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Monday, 27 July 2026
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Riaan McNab

Also known as: Hardap governor Riaan McNab

Riaan McNab — Hardap governor overseeing agriculture, tourism, and economic development initiatives in the region.

2026-02-022026-07-27

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. July 2026
  2. Informanté

    Hardap Governor Riaan McNab said the upgraded facility represents significant step towards improving healthcare service delivery efficiency

    Source

    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 hospital
  3. June 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Riaan McNab saw video and stepped in to help the family

    Source

    Several good Samaritans, including Hardap governor Riaan McNab, saw it and stepped in to help.

    Three months on the street with two children
  5. The Namibian

    Hardap governor Riaan McNab says agriculture and tourism remain critical pillars of the regional economy

    Source

    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 growth
  6. April 2026
  7. The Namibian

    Hardap governor Riaan McNab has not responded to questions sent two weeks ago

    Source

    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 limbo
  8. February 2026
  9. New Era

    Hardap governor Riaan McNab has warned that cybercrime is no longer a distant concern affecting all society areas

    Source

    Hardap governor Riaan McNab has warned that cybercrime is no longer a distant concern, as it affects almost all areas of society.

    Cybercrime worries McNab
  10. The Namibian

    Hardap governor Riaan McNab described substances as a 'silent and deceptive threat'

    Source

    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 Ndaitwah
Society

St. Mary's Hospital opens N$3.93 million radiology and laboratory unit

The News

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

Saturday 25 July

  1. 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 25 June

  1. First Gentleman calls for boy child empowerment in Mariental

    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

  2. Rehoboth mother gains shelter after three months homeless

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Hardap invests in agriculture and tourism for economic growth

    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

Sunday 31 May

  1. President absent from Genocide Remembrance Day events

    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

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Bondelswarts Traditional Authority offices closed for years

    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

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Minister demands urgent action on Rehoboth Town Council debt crisis

    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

Friday 13 February

  1. Hardap governor warns cybercrime threatens Namibia's security

    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

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Rehoboth community mobilises against rising drug abuse crisis

    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

Monday 2 February

  1. First gentleman urges pupils to reject drugs and alcohol

    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

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