Hardap Region records 10.7% drop in crime for 2024

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Police in the Hardap Region have recorded a 10.7% decrease in overall crimes reported in 2024 compared to the previous year.

The Regional Crime Investigations Division Head, Deputy Commissioner John Mwatongwe, revealed this at a media briefing held at Mariental.

Suicides continue unabated in first week of 2025

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The disturbing trend of taking one's own life continues into the first week of the year.

The latest police report reveals five cases of suicide this week, all by men. 

Endoscopic campaign planned for ||Kharas and Hardap Regions

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The ||Kharas and Hardap regions will soon have an endoscopic campaign.

Speaking to nbc News, the Medical Officer at Keetmanshoop Hospital, Dr. Baku Motinga, said the objective of the campaign is to have a database of gastro and intestinal diseases.

Endoscopic machine brings relief to patients

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A patient who struggled for years with a stomach disease has welcomed the recently launched endoscopic machine at Keetmanshoop Hospital.

Speaking to nbc News, Brumelda De Klerk said the service will help cut costs associated with travelling to the Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Windhoek.

Hardap Governor highlights progress despite water challenge

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The Governor of the Hardap Region, Salomon April, has described the development in his region as slow but noticeable.

The Hardap Region, like many other parts of the south, is facing water scarcity due to prolonged droughts, increasing water demand, and the impact of climate change. 

Hoachanas community library opens

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The community of Hoachanas Settlement in the Hardap Region celebrated the opening of the first-ever community library. 

The opening of the Hoachanas Community Library is the culmination of the longstanding effort of the late Gaob PSM Kooper of the Kai||Khaun Traditional Authority.