MICT Hardap Regional Office

Joyful Cheers||

The Vice President of Namibia, Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi, expressed joy over what she described as a development that will transform lives in Gibeon. She made the remarks while officiating a ceremony marking the electrification of 15 houses in the settlement.

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Footage: Samwel Matende

Adequate learning Facilities||

The Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture proudly celebrates the inauguration of newly constructed classrooms and an ablution block, advancing quality education through improved infrastructure and modern learning environments.

This development was made possible through a generous N$1.1 million grant from the Embassy of Japan, demonstrating the power of strong partnerships in supporting educational development and creating better opportunities for our learners.

In attendance was the Japanese Ambassador, Asazuma Shinichi, Deputy Minister of Education, Dino Ballotti, Governor of Hardap Region, Riaan Mcnab and Regional Councillor of Regional Rural Constituency, Gustav Garoeb.

Compiled: Lorato Khobetsi
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Arrival of the Vice President||

Vice President Lucia Witbooi arrived in Gibeon to deliver the keynote address at the Debmarine Electrical Infrastructure Official Handover Programme.

The project is set to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents through the electrification of 15 households and the installation of street lights in the Sunrise informal settlement.

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Footage: Samwel Matende

Career fair||

Mariental Municipality has launched its first career fair targeting school going and unemployed youth. The event which officially kicked off yesterday aims at connecting the youth with potential universities and employers.

Compiled: Samwel Matende
Footage: Samwel Matende

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In case you missed the SORA||

Hardap Governor Riaan McNab highlighted the important role of communication in improving access to government services and information.

The Government Information Centre (GIC), housed at the Hardap Regional Council, continues to serve as a hub for public information dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and awareness creation.

Through community outreach programmes, social media platforms, community radio, and the use of local languages where necessary, the region is strengthening inclusivity, promoting public awareness, and encouraging citizen participation in development initiatives.

SORA REACTION||

The Leadership of the Hardap Region have welcomed several key announcements made during the 2025/26 State of the Region Address, particularly those aimed at improving opportunities for young people.

They acknowledged the progress highlighted in the address, they also emphasized the importance of ensuring that commitments are translated into tangible opportunities that positively impact the lives of young people across the region.

Compiled by Lorato Khobetsi