||Kharas and Hardap conservancies assess CBNRM impact

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Conservancies in both the ||Kharas and Hardap regions are reflecting on the extent to which the Community-Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) model has contributed to improving livelihood and protecting the environment.

Hardap Governor urges residents to drive socio-economic progress

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The Governor of Hardap, Riaan McNab, has called the region's inhabitants to embrace a renewed sense of dedication and diligence in advancing socio-economic development for the benefit of all.

He made the remarks while delivering his maiden State of the Region Address in Mariental.

Keetmanshoop's Vocational Training Centre set to open soon

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The state-of-the-art Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre, constructed for N$103 million, is set to open its doors soon. 

||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick made this announcement in her New Year's message. 

Hardap Governor urges collaboration for economic growth and development

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Hardap Governor Salomon April has called for collaborative approaches to realise inclusive economic growth in the region. 

While delivering the State of the Region Address, April said, that only then will the region address issues of poverty, unemployment, drought, and quality service delivery. 

Rains over the weekend bring relief from heat wave in some parts of the country

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Light to moderate rains recorded over the weekend brought relief from the heat wave in some parts of the country. 

Over the past week, temperatures have hovered between 30 and 40 degrees Celsius in places such as Keetmanshoop, which received some light showers on Friday and Saturday. 

Government allocates N$2.8 million for regional memorial services

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The government has allocated N$2.8 million to all 14 regions of the country towards the hosting of regional memorial services. 

Each region received N$200,000.

So far, the Oshana, Hardap, and Kunene regions have hosted their memorial services.

Hundreds of learners without school placement 

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The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is facing an uphill battle for the placement of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners.

The nbc News sat down with the Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, for an update on the 2024 placements for Grades 1 and 8.