Hundreds of Grade 11 and Grade 12 students from across the Hardap region gathered in Mariental on Wednesday for the region's first career fair, aimed at helping learners make informed decisions about their future careers.

The Rehoboth Town Council is preparing to reopen the Reho Spa after years of closure. 

The facility, once a popular tourist attraction, is undergoing extensive renovations aimed at boosting tourism, creating jobs and generating revenue for the municipality.

The Hardap Region has become the first beneficiary of a new Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Government of Japan-funded initiative aimed at strengthening the resilience of farming communities affected by drought. 

One hundred entrepreneurs have graduated from the Olafika SME Development and Mentorship Programme.

The one-year training equipped Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the skills to grow, create jobs, and strengthen Namibia's economy.

The Hardap Green Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture has produced 1,040 tonnes of maize, generating N$1.5 million.

Governor Riaan McNab also pointed out other achievements during the past year.