Despite a budget allocation of more than N$1 million in the 2023/24 financial year, construction of a vehicle testing centre at Oranjemund is yet to commence. 

Hardap Governor Riaan McNab calls on the residents of Kalkrand Village to preserve and uphold a clean environment, citing it as the cornerstone for development and economic growth.

The chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning has also appealed for completion of the upgrading of the Sandverhaar-Buchholzbrunn railway in the ||Kharas Region, without further delay.

Hardap Governor Riaan McNab has urged newly elected Hardap regional council members to move away from boardroom meetings and focus more on working directly in communities.

He said tangible action is essential to enhance service delivery and rebuild public trust in the region.

A youth entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) workshop held in Keetmanshoop on Friday addressed the issue of poor business plan skills, which is a major barrier to many young people's access to the National Youth Development Fund.

The ||Kharas Education Directorate Director Nicolaas Eiman said the Directorate's approach for the current academic year will be evidence-based, collaborative, and learner-centered to improve both access to quality education and learner achievement.

The Hendrik Tseib Primary School officially opened its doors to approximately 200 learners on Monday.

Initially scheduled for the 12th of January, the Inspector of the Kalahari Circuit, Ryan Assegaai, stated that safety concerns led to a short delay.

The ||Kharas Governor Youth Desk handed over donations to families in Aussenkher affected by the December fire. 

The humanitarian initiative aims to provide support to the victims as they begin to rebuild their lives.

The Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) handed a petition to the General Manager of Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine, citing allegations of unfair treatment and promotion practices.

Continuous investment in the professional development of staff has resulted in the Hardap Region improving by moving from 12th place to second place in the 2025 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level results.