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EPUKIRO, 10 April 2020 - Katjinduu Tjahuha, the chairperson of the Eastern Epukiro Farmers Association. (Photo by: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

Hardap farmers trained in food processing and preservation

MARIENTAL, 24 October 2024 (NAMPA) - Sixteen participants graduated from a two-week training course on positive parenting organised by Lifeline Childline in Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Lifeline/ChildLine empowers young parents in positive parenting

Charmaine Boois

Swapo held a mini rally in Lüderitz

April says Swapo the only party with experience to rule Namibia

Nailonga Siilie

NamWater hands over school supplies to Hardap rural schools

Charmaine Boois

Sanlam, Shaetonhodi Optics hand over prescription glasses to nearly 300 learners in Hardap

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 21 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia conducting training for polling officials in the Hardap Region as part of the preparations for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

ECN conducts training for Hardap polling officials ahead of elections

MARIENTAL, 21 November 2024 - Mariental Urban Constituency Councillor Petrus Esterhuizen. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

LPM councillor addresses community concerns over regional leadership

MARIENTAL, 22 November 2024 - Kleopas Nekundi, Swapo Party Youth League Central Committee member and district secretary of Mariental urban constituency. (Photo: Contributed)

SPYL member highlights voter shift

Charmaine Boois

HOACHANAS, 23 November 2024 - Hoachanas Community in the Hardap Region. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hoachanas residents want control over local decisions

STAMPRIET, 23 NOV (NAMPA) - The entrance as you drive into Stampriet, a village surrounded by agricultural activities .
(Photo by : Charmaine Boois ) NAMPA)

Hardap rural communities see elections as gateway to development

Charmaine Boois

STAMPRIET, 23 November 2024 - Abraham Nuseb, 91 one of the eldest residents in Stampriet. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

ELDERS CRY FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 25 November 2024 - Hardap Regional Electoral Officer Willem Uirab. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap Region ready for elections despite initial hurdles

MARIENTAL, 25 November 2024 - Hardap Regional Police Commander Sydney Philander. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap police to deploy officers for election

MARIENTAL, 25 November 2024 - Hardap Regional Electoral Officer Willem Uirab. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap progressing with vote counting and data submission

Hardap road safety campaign launched at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 05 December 2024 - Pinias Namwandi, who says his interest in gardening started at an early age. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

BACKYARD GARDENER DREAMS OF SELF-SUFFICIENT FUTURE

Charmaine Boois

||Kharas, Hardap entrepreneurs receive equipment

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 29 October 2024 - Residents of the Takarania informal settlement queue for water as they await supply from the Mariental Municipality. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Mariental experiences another water crisis

Charmaine Boois

YOUNG GIRL TURNS WASTE FABRIC INTO BUSINESS

Charmaine Boois

Mariental escapees rearrested, commissioner confirms

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 03 January 2025 - A follow-up road safety operation was conducted in Mariental on Friday by the Roads Authority, the Namibian Police Force, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to traffic regulations and safer driving habits amongst road users. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap Region intensifies road safety campaign ahead of schools reopening

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 06 January 2025 - Hardap Dam water levels have increased from 5.5 per cent to 14.8 per cent. (Photo: Contributed)

Hardap Dam water level increase brings much-needed relief

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 20 January 2025 (NAMPA) - Newly appointed Director of Education in the Hardap Region, Paulus Lewin. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

New Hardap education director unveils plans to tackle region’s challenges

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 22 January 2025 - Hardap police commissioner, John Mwatongwe. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Mandrax most often seized drug in Hardap

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 04 February 2025 - The water level in the Hardap Dam has fallen further, from 16.3 per cent to 14.8 per cent, according to a NamWater bulletin released on Monday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap Dam water level drops further amidst dry conditions

Charmaine Boois

Hardap crime rate drops in 2024

Charmaine Boois

The Governor of the Hardap Region, Salomon April. (Photo: Contributed)

Hardap to pay tribute to Nujoma this weekend

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 24 February 2024 (NAMPA)- Community members from various towns and villages within the Hardap Region attended the late Founding President Sam Nujoma's memorial service hosted in Mariental at the Perisaner Stadium on Sunday.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Political parties unite to honour Nujoma at Hardap memorial service

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 25 February 2025 - Hardap Governor Salomon April; Hyphen Hydrogen Energy's Head of Environment and Social Governance, Toni Beukes and Acting Chief Regional Officer (CRO) Sima Luipert pictured with local councillors at the signing of the MoU between Hyphen Hydrogen Energy and the Hardap Regional Council on Tuesday.

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy signs first regional MoU in Hardap

Charmaine Boois

Alleged child rapist pleads not guilty

MARIENTAL, 10 March 2025 - On Monday, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) held a workshop in Mariental with Hardap regional stakeholders on improving Namibia Data Collection and Statistical Quality. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

NSA holds capacity building workshop at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 11 March 2025 - Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga pictured with local authority representatives at the official inauguration of electrification projects in Hardap Region on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Over 100 households in Maltahöhe connected to electricity

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 06 March 2025 (NAMPA) - Senior Inspector Otniel //Gowaseb, Head of Community Policing in Hardap region.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) Nampa

Hardap police focusing on decreasing crime in Rehoboth

Charmaine Boois

ITSAWISES, 13 March 2025 - Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga pictured as she switches on the electricity to 98 households in the Berseba Constituency in the ||Kharas Region. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Establishment of RED in||Kharas and Hardap could accelerate electrification: Shilunga

Suzith Tjitaura

MARIENTAL, 17 MAR (NAMPA) - The officals from the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) and Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) hosted an awareness campaign on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between SADC and European Union on Monday in Mariental.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

MIT hosts SADC-EPA awareness campaign in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 06 January 2025 - Hardap Dam water levels have increased from 5.5 per cent to 14.8 per cent. (Photo: Contributed)

Notable increases recorded in dam levels following recent rainfall

Suzith Tjitaura

Murder incident recorded at Klein Aub

Suzith Tjitaura

Hardap Dam records largest water inflow

Charmaine Boois

REHOBOTH, 02 April 2025 - Newly appointed Hardap Region Governor, Riaan McNab, was officially welcomed at the office of Kaptein Herbert George Britz of the Rehoboth Baster community on Wednesday, where he received expressions of support for his five-year term. (Photo: Contributed)

Hardap Governor officially welcomed by Kaptein Britz of the Rehoboth Baster community

Charmaine Boois

Man drowns in pool of water at Olupito village

Suzith Tjitaura

MARIENTAL, 07 April 2025 - The newly appointed governor of the Hardap Region, Riaan McNab. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab prioritises grassroots engagement and consultations

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2023 - The NamPower head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Patricia Coetzee) NAMPA

Kalkrand without electricity since Sunday

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 08 April 2025 (NAMPA) - The Hardap Dam, one of the largest dams in Namibia.
(Photo contributed) Nampa

Hardap Dam records largest water increase

Charmaine Boois

HOACHANAS, 10 April 2025 (NAMPA) - A damaged and blocked sewerage manhole in the Hoachanas settlement. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Damaged sewerage system raises health concerns in Hoachanas

Charmaine Boois

Teenage girl allegedly raped in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 08 April 2025 (NAMPA) - The Hardap Dam, one of the largest dams in Namibia.
(Photo contributed) Nampa

Positive inflows recorded in key dams

Charmaine Boois

Hardap Region honours academic excellence at award ceremony

Charmaine Boois

Mariental schools plant trees in tribute to late Nujoma

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 14 May 2025 - The Taradi! Hana Xabadi backyard gardening organisation in Mariental formed in 2022. (Photo: Contributed)

MARIENTAL ORGANISATION CULTIVATING HOPE AND HARVESTS

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 02 June 2025 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture Sanet Steenkamp met with Hardap Governor Riaan McNab and the regional directorate management team in Mariental on Monday. The visit focused on assessing existing programmes and structures, and included site visits to sports and educational facilities. (Photo: Contributed)

Steenkamp undertakes visit to Hardap Region

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 02 June (NAMPA)- The Minister of Education Innovation Youth Sports Arts and Culture (MEYSAC) Sanet Steenkamp visited the Kai//Ganaxab Youth Skills Training Center in Hardap region on Monday.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Steenkamp endorses upgrading of Kai||ganaxab into fully-fledged VTC

Charmaine Boois

Agriculture minister visits Hardap to assess regional projects

Charmaine Boois

OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa speaks at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Tiboth was loyal to Swapo: Shaningwa

Suzith Tjitaura

MARIENTAL, 20 June 2025 (NAMPA)- The Deputy Minister of Education Innovation Youth Sports Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC),Dino Ballotti with creatives from Hardap region at a capacity building workshop in Mariental at the Persianer Hall.
(Photo:contributed) NAMPA

Ballotti encourages Hardap creatives to turn their craft into businesses

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 21 June 2025 - A cultural group preforming at the World Music Day hosted in Mariental on Saturday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap governor says creative industry is key to fighting poverty

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 24 JUNE 2025 (NAMPA)- The Governor of Hardap region, Riaan McNab paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ndapewashali Kanime who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Mariental.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab comforts late Kanime’s family

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 30 June 2025 (NAMPA)- The Office of the Hardap Governor, Riaan McNab, handed over expanded Early Childhood Development (ECD) center to the founder in Withuis informal settlement located outside Mariental on Monday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab partners to uplift Mariental's Withuis kindergarten

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 03 July 2025 (NAMPA) - The vice President, Lucia Witbooi officially launched the third call scholarship applications for youth from Hardap and //Kharas region in Gibeon on Wednesday.
(Photo: contributed)

VP launches N.dollars 25 million TVET scholarships for southern youth

Charmaine Boois

Hardap to use Green Hydrogen agenda to propel socio-economic development: McNab

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 09 July 2025 (NAMPA)- The Governor of Hardap region, Riaan McNab delivered his State of Region Address (SORA) in Mariental on Wednesday.
(Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap governor calls for unity for regional development

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 23 July 2025 - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Service paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Hardap Governor, Riaan McNab on Wednesday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab raises concern over delays in capital projects in Hardap Region

Charmaine Boois

Seventh-day Adventist Church partners with Hardap Region for community development

Charmaine Boois

Legal framework training for traditional leaders commences at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

Ministry of Finance conducting outreach programme on new social grant system

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 01 August 2025 - The Hardap Suicide Prevention Task Force. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap Suicide Prevention Task Force nears completion of major school outreach

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 08 August 2025 (NAMPA) - The Public Service Commission (PSC) paid a courtesy visit to the office of Hardap Governor in Mariental on Wednesday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois)NAMPA

PSC engages Hardap stakeholders on public service delivery challenges

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 15 August 2025 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa in a meeting with Hardap Governor Riaan McNab, the chairperson of the Hardap Regional Council, Gershon Dausab and Stampriet Village Council in Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Sankwasa questions Stampriet Village Council over prolonged CEO vacancy

Charmaine Boois

Witbooi chieftainship remains unresolved after Sankwasa intervention

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 30 August 2025 (NAMPA)- A car collision involving members of the Namibia Police and the Namibia Correctional Service occurred on Saturday along the B1 road between Mariental and Kalkrand, resulting in several fatalities.
(Photo:contributed)
NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah extends condolences to families of fatal Mariental crash victims

Charmaine Boois

Hardap leadership unites in solidarity following fatal road crash

Charmaine Boois

NCS holds memorial service for officers killed in Mariental crash

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 03 September 2025(NAMPA) Visuals from the Mass Memorial held at the Mariental Sports Field on Wednesday, in honor of the 16 lives lost in the tragic crash near Mariental on 30 August 2025.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Mass memorial service held for Mariental accident victims

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 04 September 2025 (NAMPA)- Visuals from the Mass Memorial held at the Mariental Sports Field on Wednesday, in honor of the 16 lives lost in the tragic crash near Mariental on 30 August 2025.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Ministry responds to rumours on handling of crash victims' remains

Charmaine Boois

Ministerial Business Community Engagement held in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

Annual Regional Councils Sports Week kicks off in Hardap

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 15 September 2025 (NAMPA)-Martha McNab, wife of Hardap Governor Riaan McNab, led a mid-term hike through her Non- governmental organization called Step Up Ark, awarding medals and certificates to eight Danie Joubert scholars on Monday who completed an eight- kilometer trek near Mariental.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab mentors learners through nature hike

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 20 September 2025(NAMPA)- The 4x4 Initiative held a boys2men mentorship engagement in Mariental on Saturday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

4x4 Initiative guides young men in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

GOCHAS, 22 September 2025 (NAMPA)- Hardap Regional Readathon week hosted in Gochas from the 22 of September to 26 September 2025.
(Photo:contributed) NAMPA

Hardap Region hosts readathon to promote literacy

Charmaine Boois

Hardap governor’s tourney in full swing at Rehoboth

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 06 October 2025 (NAMPA)- The Hardap Governor Riaan McNab and the chairperson of the Hardap regional council, Gershon Dausab at a public briefing held in Mariental on Monday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap nurse recruitment suspended amid tribalism allegations

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 09 October 2025 - Hardap Governor Riaan McNab on Thursday sent off a group of 270 senior citizens from across the region to Ongwediva to participate in an annual wellness programme that will run until Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

McNab sends senior citizens off to Ongwediva for wellness programme

Charmaine Boois

Preparations in full swing for Mariental Trade Festival

Charmaine Boois

Witbooi calls for unity among Rehoboth community in honour of late Kaptein

Charmaine Boois

STAMPRIET, 15 October 2025 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Roots Agricultural Project in Stampriet on Wednesday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Roots founder urges Namibia to produce its own food

Charmaine Boois

GIBEON, 17 October 2025 - Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn Nawases-Taeyele speaks at the inauguration of the Gibeon Village Council. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Gibeon Village Council building inaugurated after eight years

Charmaine Boois

Kaiyamo calls for unity and effective leadership ahead of elections

Charmaine Boois

ARANOS, 29 October 2025 - A house that was damaged during a rainstorm at Aranos on Tuesday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Over 30 houses destroyed in Aranos rainstorm, families displaced

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 30 October 2025 - Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu engaging with the Namibia Correctional Services officers at the Hardap Correctional Facility located outside Mariental on Thursday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Iipumbu visits Hardap Correctional Facility

Charmaine Boois

REHOBOTH, 06 November 2025- The Governor of Hardap region, Riaan McNab, the regional Director of Education, Innovation, Sports, Arts and Culture,Paulus Lewin (MEIYSAC) and Knox Imbuwa the Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration in MEIYSAC together at the inauguration of the Northside Primary School in Rehoboth on Thursday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Northside Primary School inaugurated in Rehoboth's Kavukiland

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 28 August 2024 - Mariental Municipality CEO Paul Nghiwilepo. (Photo: Contributed)

Mariental CEO sets out council record as voters prepare for November polls

MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Special voting in the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections is taking place in Mariental Urban Constituency's Persiana Hall polling station.
(Photo: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Slow start to special voting in Hardap

MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Acting Hardap Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner John Mwatongwe.
(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Two hundred police officers deployed for elections in Hardap

MARIENTAL, 26 November 2025 - Voting in the Hardap Region began on Wednesday morning, with residents arriving early at polling stations across the eight constituencies to take part in the regional and local authority elections. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Smooth start to voting in Hardap

MARIENTAL, 26 November 2025 - Several constituencies in the Hardap Region reported steady voter turnout on Wednesday morning, while others saw slower activity, according to updates from returning officers.

(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap constituencies report mixed voter turnout

MARIENTAL, 26 November 2025 - Polling stations in Mariental were empty on Wednesday afternoon, with only a few voters arriving.
(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Mariental polling stations quiet by mid-afternoon

MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Regional Electoral Officer in the Hardap Region, Willem Uirab.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap polling stations close as vote-counting procedures begin